A state governor has sharply criticized the way law enforcement agencies managed a high-profile sexual assault investigation at Cornell University, questioning whether institutional failures undermined justice for the victim. The official accused authorities of delays, lack of transparency, and potential missteps that may have hindered the case’s progress. Concerns have been raised about whether the handling of evidence and communication between agencies followed proper protocols. The scrutiny comes amid growing public and political pressure over how universities and police respond to campus crimes.
NY governor attacks law enforcement's handling of 2024 Cornell rape investigation Reuters
