Hochul Denounces D.A. and Cornell Police in Handling of Sex Assault Case
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James to investigate a sex assault case, citing concerns over how local police and the district attorney handled the matter.
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James, the attorney general, to investigate the original allegations and why a police report omitted crucial information.
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