Tag: New York State
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Letitia James Is in Charge of the Cornell Rape Inquiry. What Comes Next?
As a special prosecutor, Ms. James has wide powers over the handling of the investigation, but legal experts say the case comes with potential obstacles.
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Why Prosecutors May Face Legal Hurdles in the Cornell Investigation
Experts in sexual assault cases said it may not be easy to win a conviction on the rape allegations that Jane Doe has made against fraternity members.
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What New York’s Rape Laws Mean for the Cornell Case
State law makes it harder to prosecute when victims drank willingly. The prosecutor in the Cornell case said that kept him from charging students accused of sexual assault.
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D.A. in Cornell Case Hopes to Speak to Accuser as He Weighs New Evidence
District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said a woman’s report to police in 2024 saying she had been raped at a fraternity did not support a criminal case. But he said he is now reaching out to her.