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James appoints ex-federal prosecutor Kelly to lead Cornell sexual assault probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James has appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former Manhattan federal prosecutor, to lead the criminal investigation into 2024 sexual assault allegations at Cornell University. Kelly, a Cornell alumna and current partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, will oversee evidence gathering and witness interviews. The appointment follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to replace the local district attorney after the initial investigation failed to bring charges. James, who was re-elected to a third term on Tuesday, faces pending legal challenges from two accused fraternity members who argue her prior social media support for the accuser demonstrates bias. A judge has deferred ruling on these removal petitions, requiring all accused to join the request or provide legal arguments against dismissal.

via AP News|

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legal-and-justice4 hours ago

James Names Former Federal Prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to Lead Cornell Assault Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James has appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor and Cornell alumna, to lead the criminal investigation into the 2024 alleged sexual assault at a Chi Phi fraternity house. Kelly, who previously headed the civil rights unit in the Southern District of New York and prosecuted high-profile cases involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Peter Nygard, will report directly to James. The appointment follows Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to remove the local district attorney and designate James as special prosecutor after the initial investigation failed to file charges. While James asserts the probe will be impartial, legal challenges from two accused fraternity members regarding James's prior public support for the victim remain pending before a state judge.

via The Guardian|

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legal-and-justice5 hours ago

James Names Jacqueline Kelly to Direct Cornell Sexual Assault Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James has appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor and Cornell alumna, to lead the criminal investigation into the 2024 alleged rape at a Chi Phi fraternity house. Kelly will coordinate with the AG’s office and her law firm, Boies Schiller Flexner, to review evidence and determine potential charges. This move follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s earlier designation of James as special prosecutor after local authorities declined to file charges. While James insists the probe is fact-based, defense attorneys for two accused students continue to challenge her impartiality due to her prior public support for the victim.

via The Washington Post|

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James Appoints Former Federal Prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to Lead Cornell Assault Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James has appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor and Cornell graduate, to lead the criminal investigation into the 2024 alleged sexual assault at a Chi Phi fraternity house. Kelly, who previously headed the civil rights unit in Manhattan and prosecuted high-profile cases involving Sean Combs and Peter Nygard, will coordinate with the attorney general’s office and her law firm, Boies Schiller Flexner. This appointment follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s executive order designating James as special prosecutor after the local district attorney declined to file charges. While James asserts the probe will be fact-based, legal challenges from two accused students regarding James’s prior public support for the victim remain pending.

via CNN|

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James Names Former Diddy Prosecutor to Lead Cornell Fraternity Assault Probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed former federal prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to lead the criminal investigation into the 2024 alleged sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity. Kelly, a Cornell alumna and former chief of the civil rights unit in Manhattan, will coordinate with the AG’s office and her law firm to review evidence. The move follows Governor Kathy Hochul’s October order to bypass the local district attorney, who declined to file charges. While James asserts the probe will be fact-based, defense attorneys for two accused men continue to challenge James’s impartiality due to her prior public support for the accuser.

via NBC News|

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