Hochul names NY AG James as special prosecutor on rape case at Cornell University
Governor Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate a rape case at Cornell University, citing a lack of confidence in local law enforcement. Additionally, new state social media regulations crafted by James are set to take effect in January.
New social media rules signed into law by Gov. Hochul and crafted by State Attorney General Letitia James go into effect in January. The governor said she does not have faith that the police and the Tompkins County DA effectively investigated the case.
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