Letitia James has a habit of speaking before evidence. Case in point: Cornell
Prosecutors can have opinions. They shouldn’t announce verdicts. On Sept. 28, New York Attorney General Letitia James posted that what the Cornell University accuser “has been forced to endure is horrific and unacceptable,” adding, “To her, and to all survivors: you’re not alone. We stand with you.” Three days later, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) named James special prosecutor in that case. It wasn’t her first time talking before she had evidence.
TL;DR
- New York Attorney General Letitia James commented on a Cornell University accuser's situation before having evidence and being appointed special prosecutor.
- The case involves allegations from a former student accusing seven men of drugging and gang-raping her in 2024.
- The accused are presumed innocent, and the allegations are unproven.
- The Tompkins County district attorney previously declined to pursue charges, citing inconsistencies in the accuser's statement.
- One of the accused, Gillio Lopes, denies the allegations.