Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell investigation
Seven men are accused of sexually assaulting a former Cornell University student at a fraternity house in 2024. Attorney General Letitia James is serving as the special prosecutor in the case. A defense attorney for one of the accused men has asked James to step aside from the investigation, though the lines provided do not explain the reason for this request. The case is currently ongoing.
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