Attorney General of New York since 2019
Officials giving update on Cornell University rape investigation: The woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Ivy League university alleging she was drugged and ...
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Trump Expresses Sympathy for Accused Cornell Seven Rapists: The president says he feels “badly” for the seven men accused of drugging and raping their Ivy League ...
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Key FactsTrump Sympathizes With Seven Men Accused in Cornell Case
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On Friday, Trump said he sympathized with seven men accused in the alleged assault.
- Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit this week against seven former Chi Phi fraternity members, Cornell, and other parties.
- She alleges members incapacitated her with alcohol and drugs; screenshots allegedly show discussions about the assault.
- After the investigation ended without charges in 2024, Hochul appointed James on Friday to oversee the reopened criminal case.
She’s totally corrupt, and I can’t imagine it. And I feel badly for whoever she’s looking at because they won’t get a fair shake. Letitia James is a corrupt person.— Trump said in a Friday press gaggle
Why Letitia James Is the Wrong Choice for Cornell Case: District Attorney Matthew Van Houten had to go, but New York governor Kathy Hochul mishandled the next ...
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Cornell defendant is fighting AG Letitia James’ appointment as special prosecutor
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Trump says Cornell 7 'won't get fair shake' because NY AG Letitia James
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Exclusive | NY AG Letitia James hit with bar complaint for 'flagrant violation' in 'Cornell 7' case: 'She must recuse herself'
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Cornell victim’s supporters flood internet with ‘I Am Jane Doe’ posts to confuse algorithms: ‘We have had enough’
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⚖️ New York has appointed Letitia James as special prosecutor to review the Cornell sexual assault allegations after concerns emerged about the handling of the ... Show more
Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general
Police used 'justified' force in fatal shooting of one-year-old, says Mississippi attorney general
Letitia James trounced by GOP opponent for attorney general Saritha Komatireddy in fiery debate
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Cornell University: Uproar after alleged rape: Seven students are alleged to have drugged and raped a young woman for hours at an elite US university. Now ...
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Attorney General Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in Cornell 'gang rape' case
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Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for accused Cornell gang rapists because his nemesis is investigating them
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Winston Lee, Accused in Cornell Sexual Assault Case, Is Related to Former South Korean Prime Minister
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What to know about the Cornell University rape allegations: Intense public outcry over a woman’s account of being gang-raped at Cornell University has prompted ...
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Cornell case DA rebuked for ‘failed’ probe of alleged frat house gang rape: NY Attorney General Letitia James is leading a fresh criminal probe after Gov ...
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Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case: Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the state attorney general to investigate a former Cornell ...
nytimes.com/2026/10/01/nyregion/letitia-james-cornell-rape-prosecutor.html
Letitia James Pushed Hard In Debate On How She Can Be Impartial On Cornell 7 Case Given Her Public Statements
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Second defendant in Cornell fraternity case seeks New York AG’s recusal: Attorneys representing Winston Lee, one of the former fraternity members accused in the ...
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Trump Responds To Letitia James Being Named Special Prosecutor In Cornell Rape Investigation
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President Donald Trump weighed in on New York Attorney General Letitia James being appointed special prosecutor to oversee the Cornell Seven case ... Show more
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Trump Says He Feels ‘Badly’ for Cornell 7,’ Insults Letitia James
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Cornell President Vows ‘Serious Look’ at Campus Fraternities Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
time.com/article/2026/10/05/cornell-university-sexual-assault-allegations-fraternity-jane-doe-lawsuit/
In Cornell University investigation, attorney calls for Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor
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Eine mutmaßliche Gruppenvergewaltigung an der US-Elite-Uni Cornell sorgt weiter für Aufsehen:
Dort wirft eine Studentin ehemaligen Kommilitonen vor ... Show more
New York Attorney General Letitia James will lead the Cornell University gang rape investigation, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced ... Show more
Trump Claims Cornell 7 Won’t ‘Get a Fair Shake’ From Letitia James: Donald Trump weighed in on Letitia James being appointed special prosecutor to oversee the ...
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New York Attorney General Letitia James will serve as special prosecutor in the Cornell University alleged rape case, after Gov ... Show more
Letitia James Tapped As Special Prosecutor In Cornell Rape Case
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Key FactsHochul Names James to Oversee Reopened Cornell Investigation
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James special prosecutor, and James’ office now oversees the reopened investigation.
- Van Houten defended the 2024 decision not to pursue charges, saying the sworn statement did not establish a crime under state law.
- Hochul questioned why prosecutors neither interviewed the woman directly nor reviewed the full transcript of her police interview.
- Hochul said she would work with lawmakers to remove distinctions based on whether victims voluntarily consumed intoxicants.
This young woman had already endured something that is utterly unspeakable, and then at every turn she was failed by people and institutions with an obligation to protect her.— Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, during a press conference on the Cornell University investigation.
The case has roiled the Ivy League campus and raised questions about its response.
Read the full article: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James are ... Show more
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
Gov. Hochul criticized a county district attorney’s office for allegedly failing to protect a former Cornell student who said she was gang-raped at a frat ... Show more
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New York sues Polymarket U.S., two months after filing lawsuit against Kalshi : State attorney general Letitia James claims Polymarket has violated the state's ...
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🔊 New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed as special prosecutor in the Cornell gang rape investigation ... Show more
Cornell prosecutor, Tennessee's botched executions and Obamacare checks
Cornell prosecutor, Tennessee's botched executions and Obamacare checks
'Cornell 7' investigation could be doomed as New York targets legal loophole: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is vowing to close the state's so-called "voluntary ...
newsweek.com/new-york-targets-legal-loophole-that-could-doom-cornell-rape-investigation-12518526
25 states and cities sue EPA over repeal of power plant emissions limits: New York Attorney General Letitia James led the coalition, which filed in the U.S ...
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowed on Friday to close a legal loophole allowing offenders in the state to avoid rape charges if their victims were willingly ... Show more
First Thing: Christa Pike in ‘critical condition’ as Tennessee halts all executions
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the Cornell rape accuser was "failed" by the people obligated to protect her ... Show more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul names Letitia James as special prosecutor to conduct an independent review in the Cornell University rape case ... Show more
WATCH LIVE: Cornell sexual assault investigation update with Gov. Hochul, NY Attorney General James
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James are set to give an update on Cornell rape case
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has been appointed special prosecutor in the investigation into allegations that a Cornell student was drugged and ... Show more
Alleged gang rape at Cornell University: Controversy surrounding victim's testimony - | Prosecutor hesitated to file charges
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25 states and cities sue EPA over repeal of power plant emissions limits: New York Attorney General Letitia James led the coalition, which filed in the U.S ... Show more
25 states and cities sue EPA over power plant emissions rollback: New York Attorney General Letitia James led the coalition, which filed in the U.S ...
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25 states are suing the EPA to save power plant emissions rules
A coalition led by New York AG Letitia James is challenging the Trump EPA's repeal of ... Show more
Court halts Trump’s ‘unlawful attempt’ to gut social services for Caribbean immigrants
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NYPD cleared in death of man tackled by cops in Manhattan’s Riverside Park: James’ Office of Special Investigation found no evidence that the officer intended to ...
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Exclusive | Mom of innocent 12-year-old boy killed in NYC gunfire endorses Letitia James' AG opponent Saritha Komatireddy
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Fighting back on Trump’s cruel public charge plan: Donald Trump's ever-cruel administration is wrongly trying to put up even more roadblocks to block legal ...
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With concern about AI rising fast, AG Letitia James said anyone can confidentially report unsafe and illegal conduct that may put New Yorkers at risk without ... Show more
AG Letitia James launches AI whistleblower site for workers to report concerns
AG Letitia James launches AI whistleblower site for workers to report concerns
Goon Grilled by Judges Over Trump’s Beauty Queen Prosecutor: The Justice Department is looking to move forward with Trump’s retribution campaign after Lindsey ...
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New York Leads Coalition Suing Trump Admin Over New Immigration Rule: A coalition of six cities and counties led by New York filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to ...
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A coalition of 22 US states and cities, led by New York AG Letitia James, is suing to block the new DHS "public charge" rule that expands authority ... Show more
OpinionDemocrats now insist that importing welfare recipients is the American dream: NY Attorney General Tish James is suing the Trump administration to block tighter ...
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States, cities sue over Trump rule seeking to deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
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Mamdani, James filing lawsuits to stop Trump rule targeting immigrants using public benefits
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Prosecutor in NY AG Letitia James' office says he was ordered to dig up dirt on Trump allies: report
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AG Letitia James vows to fight Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in voting: New York Attorney General Letitia James Wednesday vowed to fight President Trump's ...
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How New York will spend its nearly $1B Meta settlement: New York will receive around $1 billion from Meta for mental health services and education as part of a ...
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DOJ subpoenas targeting Trump foe Letitia James cannot be enforced, appeals court rules
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Appeals court affirms top federal prosecutor in Albany ‘not lawfully serving’: A federal appeals court panel ruled Friday that John Sarcone was “not lawfully ...
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CNN Legal Analyst Schools MAGA Pundit On The Law: ‘You’re Out Of Your Depth Here’
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Letitia James And Kathy Hochul Slam ICE Electric Shock Gloves: 'Civil Rights Violation'
New York leaders have condemned reports that the Trump ... Show more
Trump, 80, Forgets Name of Candidate He Just Endorsed: “Ma’am, where are you?,” the president asked at a Michigan rally.
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New York unites against Trump’s immigration cruelty: In the best tradition of New York, Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and Attorney General Tish James are teaming up ...
nydailynews.com/2026/08/13/new-york-unites-against-trumps-immigration-cruelty/
The controversial US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to use new gloves as "de-escalation devices," according to a Department of Homeland ... Show more
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce New York Has Sued Kalshi for Running Illegal Gambling Operation
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CLAMPING DOWN ON E-BIKES New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday (August 5) that the city is clamping down on illegal e-bikes by sending ... Show more
Gov. Hochul, AG James warn Nassau County to cut ties with ICE: Gov. Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James Friday warned several New York counties including ...
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Newsday Jul 31
Marc Henry Menard, who admitted stealing more than $600,000 from investors, targeted Haitian communities in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens
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James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case: Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a ...
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Key FactsSecret Surveillance and Legal Battles Surround Comey Case
Jul 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Federal officials tracked former FBI Director James Comey without a warrant after he posted seashell photos spelling '86 47'.
- President Trump monitored the investigation from Air Force One and requested agent notes for a press briefing the same day.
- FBI agents interviewed ex-mobsters and other witnesses to link the term '86' with threats against the president.
- Comey’s legal team claims the posts are protected speech and the prosecution was selective and vindictive.
We needed to believe that there is an imminent threat to life or limb.— In an email from a Secret Service special agent in charge, cited in court filings
LATEST: 🇺🇸 New York Attorney General Letitia James has come out against the CLARITY Act, arguing it would restrict state law enforcement's ability to ... Show more
23andMe to pay $18 million in new genetics data breach settlement: Genetic testing company 23andMe has agreed to pay $18 million to settle claims from a ...
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Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules
reuters.com/business/finance/zelle-must-face-new-york-attorney-generals-lawsuit-over-fraud-judge-rules-2026-07-22/
Key FactsFederal Judge Halts $81B Paramount-Warner Merger
Jul 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- A federal judge ordered a pause on the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery for at least two weeks.
- Twelve states, led by California, filed a lawsuit claiming the merger would reduce competition and limit consumer choices.
- The court granted a temporary restraining order to allow more time for legal review before the deal can proceed.
- This merger would combine two major Hollywood studios along with numerous streaming services and media properties.
"This is a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement following Monday’s order. "History tells the tale of what happens when a few people have great power over markets that are central to Americans’ lives: fewer opportunities for more people, worse products and services for all people."— Rob Bonta, California Attorney General, in a statement after Monday’s order.