Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead Cornell Assault InvestigationIndependent Prosecutor Takes Lead in Cornell Assault ProbeJames’ Cornell Probe Faces Bias Challenge as Outside Counsel Takes Over
New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed former federal prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to lead the reopened criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations involving Cornell students. James announced the appointment on November 4.New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed former federal prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to lead the reopened investigation into sexual assault allegations involving Cornell students. The appointment was announced November 4.Letitia James named former prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to lead New York’s reopened investigation into Cornell sexual assault allegations on November 4. Two accused students are challenging James’s role, citing her public support for the accuser.