Jane Doe lawyer rips Trump's 'fair shake' remark in Cornell rape case: 'Just wrong'
The attorney representing the 20-year-old former Cornell University student identified as Jane Done, who was allegedly gang-raped by a group of fraternity brothers, condemned President Donald Trump for claiming the accused will not get a “fair shake” because New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the investigation.
TL;DR
- The attorney for Jane Doe, a former Cornell student alleging gang rape, condemned President Trump's comments that the accused may not receive a "fair shake" due to the New York Attorney General's leadership.
- The attorney called Trump's remarks an inappropriate "politicization" of the case.
- Concerns were raised about the initial investigation's adequacy, with the attorney suggesting evidence like phone records and photos/videos may have been destroyed.
- The attorney believes more than the seven named fraternity members may have been involved in the alleged assault.
- The case has been revived by the Tompkins County District Attorney based on new evidence presented by the alleged victim.