Cornell University is at the center of a sexual assault investigation stemming from 2024 allegations. New York's governor has taken significant action, removing the local District Attorney from the ongoing probe.
The governor cited concerns that the alleged victim, referred to as Jane Doe, was "failed" by both police and prosecutors in the initial handling of the case. Separately, President Donald Trump weighed in, suggesting that the defendants in the Cornell case might not receive a fair process from Letitia James.
Cornell University has issued statements regarding the District Attorney’s investigation into the 2024 sexual assault allegations. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
