{
  "id": 18149554,
  "title": "Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/cornell-rape-investigation-will-be-led-by-a-former-prosecutor-in-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:02:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/04/cornell-rape-investigation-will-be-led-by-a-former-prosecutor-in-the-sean-diddy-combs-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced that a reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by Jacqueline Kelly, a former Manhattan federal prosecutor. Kelly oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean \"Diddy\" Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård. She will serve as outside counsel for James' investigation, which was sparked by a former student's allegations of rape at a fraternity party in October 2024. The investigation will involve gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, reviewing investigative records, and analyzing the facts and applicable law. Two men named as defendants in the lawsuit are seeking to have James removed from the investigation, claiming she is biased due to a social media post expressing support for the accuser. James, appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul as a special prosecutor, stated that Kelly is a seasoned prosecutor who will lead a fair and comprehensive investigation.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (AP) — A reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}