NY governor says Cornell rape accuser 'failed' by people obligated to protect her
NEW YORK — The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including campus police and the county prosecutor, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday. Hochul said at a news conference that she decided to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to take over the investigation after learning…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has stated that the alleged rape victim at Cornell University has been "failed" by those who were supposed to protect her, such as campus police and the county prosecutor. Hochul made this claim during a press conference, revealing that she appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor after discovering "troubling details" regarding the handling of the accuser's claims.
The governor expressed disbelief at the district attorney's decision to close the case without interviewing either the accuser or any other individuals involved in the alleged attack. Hochul questioned how it could be justified for the district attorney not to even speak with the victim, who had already suffered an "utterly unspeakable" ordeal, only to be further betrayed by the institutions entrusted with her protection.
Additionally, Hochul criticized the Cornell University Police Department for not adequately informing prosecutors about the woman's story.
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