Cornell defendant challenges AG James' appointment as special prosecutor
A defendant in the Cornell University sexual assault case has filed a legal petition to block New York Attorney General Letitia James from serving as special prosecutor, citing her prior public statements as evidence of bias. While James maintains her investigation will be impartial, the accused man's attorney argues her support for the victim precludes a fair trial. Meanwhile, the victim has reported receiving death threats and a swatting incident, and the university is facing intense scrutiny from students, faculty, and local authorities.