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Cornell sex assault defendant seeks removal of NY Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor
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A man accused in a Cornell University sexual assault case is seeking to have New York Attorney General Letitia James removed as the special prosecutor, according to multiple news reports. The New York Times reports the defendant's legal motion to disqualify James. NBC News confirms the defendant is fighting James' appointment. Meanwhile, CNN reports that the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, is receiving death threats as pressure mounts from the investigation and student protests. The Associated Press adds that the accuser's lawyer claims she was 'misled' about the criminal investigation. In a related development, WSYR reports that the Ithaca Common Council is set to vote on a measure to block Cornell University from holding events within the city, reflecting broader community tensions surrounding the case.
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Man Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Seeks Removal of Prosecutor
The defendant in a high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University is seeking to have New York Attorney General Letitia James removed as the special prosecutor. The motion challenges her appointment to oversee the case.
Source: The New York Times
Jane Doe Receives Death Threats Amid Cornell Investigation
The alleged victim, identified as Jane Doe, is reportedly receiving death threats as pressure mounts from the ongoing Cornell sexual assault investigation. Students have staged a sit-in in response to the case.
Source: CNN
Cornell Defendant Challenges Letitia James as Special Prosecutor
The defendant is actively fighting the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor in the case, according to court filings.
Source: NBC News
Cornell Gang-Rape Accuser Was 'Misled' About Criminal Investigation
The lawyer for the accuser in the Cornell gang-rape case says she was "misled" regarding the status of the criminal investigation.
Source: AP News
Ithaca Common Council to Vote on Blocking Cornell University Events
The Ithaca Common Council is set to vote on a measure that would block Cornell University from holding events within the city, amid ongoing tensions related to the sexual assault investigation.
Source: WSYR
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