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Letitia James Takes Over Cornell Rape Probe as Trump Objects
Trump said the Cornell suspects would not get a fair shake as New York named Attorney General Letitia James special prosecutor in the case.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump said he feels "badly" for men under investigation for an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity, speaking to reporters before departing for a rally in Mobile, Alabama.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Thursday appointing Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, citing "serious questions" about how Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten handled the case.
- A lawsuit filed by Jane Doe accuses seven men of drugging and raping her for four hours at a Cornell fraternity house, prompting Van Houten to reopen the investigation after initially declining to prosecute.
- Responding to Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy, Trump called James "totally corrupt" and claimed those under investigation "won't get a fair shake"; James previously prosecuted Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, concluding in 2024.
- James stated she stands ready "to lead a process guided by the facts and the law," confirming she will investigate the incident, present evidence to a grand jury, and prosecute offenses if warranted.
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'Rapist Siding With Rapists': Trump 'Feels Badly' for Cornell Gang-Rape Suspects as Letitia James Takes Over
Donald Trump criticised Letitia James and said he felt sympathy for seven men under investigation over an alleged gang rape at Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity.
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Total News Sources22
Leaning Left7Leaning Right7Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 39% Right
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left, 39% of the sources lean Right
39% Right
L 39%
C 22%
R 39%
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