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Ex-Diddy prosecutor to lead Cornell gang rape investigation

NEW YORK — New York's attorney general on Wednesday named an ex-federal prosecutor who oversaw the criminal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs to lead an investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The 2024 incident, as alleged in a graphic lawsuit filed last month, involved a female student being pressured to take ketamine, assaulted and raped by seven male students on campus.…

Ex-Diddy prosecutor to lead Cornell gang rape investigation

New York's Attorney General Letitia James has appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor who handled Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal case, to lead an investigation into a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The incident, detailed in a recent lawsuit, involved a female student who allegedly consumed ketamine and was then sexually assaulted and raped by seven male students on campus.

Cornell University, a prestigious Ivy League institution in New York, faced widespread criticism for its handling of the case, which sparked national outrage. Kelly, known for her extensive experience in investigating and prosecuting cases, will oversee a thorough and impartial probe into the allegations. She expressed gratitude to James for entrusting her with this crucial investigation. All New Yorkers deserve a fair and comprehensive examination of the facts.

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