Student Seeks Judge to Remove James
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One Cornell student accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a fraternity party is asking a judge to declare New York Attorney General Letitia James biased and remove her as special prosecutor. James made statements last month in response to Jane Doe’s lawsuit alleging she was gang‑raped at the Chi Phi house in 2024. On September twenty‑eight James posted on X that the survivor was not alone. Three days later Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order naming James special prosecutor. On October seventh Andrew Miltenberg filed a petition arguing James’ comments disqualify her. Judge James Farrell will hear arguments Thursday, giving both sides thirty minutes to present their case.
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Timeline
- On September 28 2024 James posted on X about survivor’s ordeal.
- On October 1 2024 Governor Hochul issued executive order naming James prosecutor.
- On October 4 2024 Judge Farrell scheduled hearing on James’ removal.
- On October 7 2024 Miltenberg filed petition arguing bias disqualifies James.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Potential shift in criminal investigation leadership Possible long-term US impact: Influence on future prosecutor appointments Most affected groups: Students, survivors, legal professionals Reader priority: High
Coverage notes
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