NY Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor in Cornell Group Rape Case

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the alleged group rape of a Cornell University student, citing loss of confidence in the local prosecutor. The move follows new information that raised questions about the handling of the case, signaling potential prosecutorial misconduct or mishandling. This intervention is significant as it may affect public trust in the justice system and could lead to a re-investigation or new charges.