By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The New York attorney general’s office is close to naming external lawyers to handle the investigation into sexual assault allegations at Cornell University, officials close to the investigation said. The office has reached out to several experienced attorneys to bolster its team, CNN reported Tuesday. The search began Thursday
The case of the student who alleges she was gang-raped at a fraternity party at Cornell University in the US is taking a new turn. Now the focus is not only on the complaint itself, but also on whether the new special prosecutor can conduct the investigation without prejudice, even if the university took the required actions.