Letitia James Is in Charge of the Cornell Rape Inquiry. What Comes Next?
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor to lead the investigation into rape allegations at Cornell University.
As a special prosecutor, Ms. James has wide powers over the handling of the investigation, but legal experts say the case comes with potential obstacles.
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