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Special Prosecutor Takes Cornell Gang Rape Probe; National Outrage Mounts

October 2, 2026

Summary

Cornell University is under intense scrutiny and public outrage regarding its handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape at a fraternity house. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation, as students voice frustration over campus safety.

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