2nd accused Cornell student wants New York AG removed from Jane Doe case
Summary
Two men accused in a 2024 Cornell University fraternity gang rape case are asking a judge to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor. They claim James and Governor Kathy Hochul have shown bias by publicly supporting the alleged victim and prejudging the accused before the investigation is complete.Key Facts
- Winston Lee and Gillio Lopes, accused in the Cornell gang rape case, want the New York AG removed from the case.
- The case involves an alleged rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024.
- Jane Doe, the alleged victim, reported the assault to campus police three weeks after it happened.
- All accused men deny the allegations in public or through lawyers.
- Governor Hochul appointed Attorney General James to oversee the case.
- Lee’s lawyer said James’ public comments show bias for the victim and against the accused.
- The Attorney General’s office said their investigation will be based only on facts, evidence, and law.
- Both James and Hochul said they expect a fair, unbiased, and thorough investigation.
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