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Vago, S., & Fitz-Gibbon, J. (2026, October 25). AG Tish James declines to discuss ‘Cornell 7’ probe in awkward, smiley dodge. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/us-news/ag-tish-james-declines-to-discuss-cornell-7-probe-in-awkward-smiley-dodge/
Vago, Steven, and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon. “AG Tish James declines to discuss ‘Cornell 7’ probe in awkward, smiley dodge.” New York Post, 25 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/us-news/ag-tish-james-declines-to-discuss-cornell-7-probe-in-awkward-smiley-dodge/.
Vago, Steven, and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon. “AG Tish James declines to discuss ‘Cornell 7’ probe in awkward, smiley dodge.” New York Post, October 25, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/us-news/ag-tish-james-declines-to-discuss-cornell-7-probe-in-awkward-smiley-dodge/.
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Attorney General Letitia James declined to address questions about the Cornell 7 rape case investigation, instead focusing on early elections during a campaign in Crown Heights. Reports suggest that she may be forced to recuse herself due to her prior public comments expressing sympathy for the alleged victim on social media. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James to investigate claims by a Cornell University coed known as Jane Doe, who accused seven fraternity brothers of raping her in 2024. Critics argue that these pre-investigation statements indicate potential bias and have called for James's removal from the case.