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Letitia James Fights Bid to Block Cornell Case Prosecuting
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- Attorney General Letitia James opposed a petition to bar her from prosecuting the Cornell case.
- Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James as prosecutor on Oct. 1, citing concerns over 2024 allegations.
- Attorney Andrew Miltenberg filed a petition alleging James showed bias in a September 28 social-media post.
- James said the petition lacks standing and courts cannot void the governor’s discretionary appointment.
- State attorneys noted no criminal charges, making the petition’s concerns speculative.