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Trump Calls Letitia James “Corrupt” After Special Prosecutor Appointment

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 2:29 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump calls James corrupt

U.S. President Donald Trump called Attorney General Letitia James “corrupt” after she was appointed special prosecutor.
Governor Kathy Hochul named James special prosecutor, citing loss of confidence in the Tompkins County District Attorney.
Tompkins County District Attorney reopened the criminal probe and will present evidence to a grand jury.
A 101-page suit filed Sept. 14 alleges seven Chi Phi members drugged and raped Jane Doe on Oct. 19, 2024.

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Clark pushes Bill 101

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark urged passage of Bill 101 to close New York’s voluntary-intoxication loophole.
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, the bill’s lead sponsor, said it would allow prosecutions of drugged or intoxicated victims.
Advocates cite the Cornell case as a catalyst for the bill.
They note similar provisions exist in 18 other states.
Supporters hope the law will be enacted by January, providing a clearer pathway to justice for survivors.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act, establishing federal resources to combat sexual assault and appointing special prosecutors. The law allocated $1.5 billion over five years, and the Department of Justice reported a 30 % rise in prosecutions by 1998. Today, New York’s special prosecutor Letitia James and the proposed Bill 101 echo the VAWA model, aiming to close loopholes that shield intoxicated victims. If enacted, the state law could mirror the federal act’s impact, expanding accountability and prompting other jurisdictions to adopt similar victim-focused statutes.

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Trump calls James corrupt

U.S. President Donald Trump called Attorney General Letitia James “corrupt” after she was appointed special prosecutor.
Governor Kathy Hochul named James special prosecutor, citing loss of confidence in the Tompkins County District Attorney.
Tompkins County District Attorney reopened the criminal probe and will present evidence to a grand jury.
A 101-page suit filed Sept. 14 alleges seven Chi Phi members drugged and raped Jane Doe on Oct. 19, 2024.

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