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James Appointed Special Prosecutor for Cornell Rape Investigation

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 8:09 AM UTC · How we work

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James Investigates Cornell

U.S. Attorney General Letitia James leads the investigation into Jane Doe’s rape claims at Cornell.
TMZ texts show Jane Doe describing the encounters as consensual and saying she liked being with men.
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor on Oct. 1 after losing faith in the district attorney.
Students protest, demanding President Michael Kotlikoff’s resignation and a no-confidence motion; two accused remain enrolled.

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Doe Endures Swatting

Doe has faced dozens of threats, including swatting attacks and doxxing attempts, since filing her lawsuit.
A recorded call warned Doe to withdraw the case or “blood will be shed.”
Police swatted Doe’s home, pointing weapons at her boyfriend, brother, and father.
Influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers posted doxxing claims to expose Doe’s identity.
Doe’s mother took leave while the family taped windows fearing a gunman.

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James Investigates Cornell

U.S. Attorney General Letitia James leads the investigation into Jane Doe’s rape claims at Cornell.
TMZ texts show Jane Doe describing the encounters as consensual and saying she liked being with men.
Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor on Oct. 1 after losing faith in the district attorney.
Students protest, demanding President Michael Kotlikoff’s resignation and a no-confidence motion; two accused remain enrolled.

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