Kathy Hochul: “Earlier this week, I called on Cornell to conduct an independent investigation led by outside counsel.”

“Last night, I signed an executive order appointing Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in this sexual assault case at Cornell University. I want New Yorkers to understand what prompted that decision. Earlier this week, I called on Cornell to conduct an independent investigation led by outside counsel. I spoke directly to the university president, who agreed to take those steps. What we learned yesterday raised even more troubling questions about what was done and not done.” (00:17–00:25)

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