Lawyer for Cornell 7 member seeks Letitia James' removal from rape inquiry

A lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 says New York Attorney General Letitia James should be disqualified over previous comments on the case.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDT

Lawyer for Cornell 7 member seeks Letitia James' removal from rape inquiry

A lawyer representing one of the Cornell 7 is calling for New York Attorney General Letitia James to be removed as special prosecutor in an investigation into rape allegations.

The lawyer argues that comments James previously made about the case should disqualify her from the role. James is investigating the allegations.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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