Cornell Scandal: NY Governor Slams Authorities Who Investigated Alleged Sexual Assault
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
NEW YORK — New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated on Friday that those responsible for protecting the young woman who accused members of a fraternity at the prestigious Cornell University of gang rape 'failed' her, including the police and the county district attorney's office. Hochul announced at a press conference that she decided to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to take over the case after learning 'disturbing details' about how authorities have handled the woman's allegations so far, including the fact that the district attorney closed the case without questioning the accuser or anyone else involved in the alleged assault. 'In what world does the district attorney not even question her, nor anyone else involved, nor even request the full transcript?' Hochul said. 'This woman, this young woman, had already endured something absolutely indescribable. And then, at every turn, she was let down by people and institutions that had an obligation to protect her.' Hochul also harshly criticized the Cornell University Police Department for failing to fully convey the woman's account to prosecutors. 'After coming forward, this young woman spoke with the police. She was there for hours and told them exactly what had happened to her. And, according to new reports, she was extremely clear in stating that she was absolutely certain she had been raped,' said the Democratic governor. 'However, and surprisingly, those words were never included in the report that the Cornell police sent to the district attorney.'
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