NY governor removes DA from Cornell rape case, names special prosecutor

New York's governor has removed a district attorney from a Cornell rape case and appointed a special prosecutor. The governor cited a loss of faith in the DA's decision to close the case in 2024.
The governor said she lost faith in the DA who originally closed the case in 2024.
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