Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 calls for Letitia James to step down from investigation

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-05 · by Anthony Blair

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Andrew Miltenberg, a lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 fraternity members accused in an alleged gang rape case from October 2024, is calling on New York Attorney General Letitia James to step down from her role as special prosecutor. He argues that her initial expression of support for the accuser creates doubts about impartiality and could undermine public trust in the investigation's findings. Miltenberg suggests that James recuse herself and let another prosecutor handle the case, which was recently appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul after replacing Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten.
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Andrew Miltenberg, an attorney representing one of seven former Cornell University Chi Phi fraternity members accused in a sexual assault case, has called for New York Attorney General Letitia James to step aside from the investigation. Miltenberg argues that prior statements by James expressing support for the accuser raise questions about her impartiality. On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor, replacing Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, in an alleged sexual assault that occurred in October 2024 at a Chi Phi fraternity house. The woman identified as "Jane Doe" claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted by the seven men involved; however, they deny any wrongdoing or maintain that the encounters were consensual. Miltenberg suggests that recusing herself would bolster public trust in the investigation's findings, though James has declined to comment on her past statements regarding the case.

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🔮 “The simplest way to remove that question is for her personally to recuse herself and allow an uncommitted prosecutor within her office to lead the investigation,” he said, saying it “would strengthen” trust in the findings.
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Chi Phi Fox News New York Tompkins County

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James PERSON · 2× Andrew Miltenberg PERSON · 1× Chi Phi ORG · 1× Fox News ORG · 1× Kathy Hochul PERSON · 1× Matthew Van Houten PERSON · 1× Miltenberg PERSON · 1× New York GPE · 1× Tompkins County GPE · 1×

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James’ earlier statement that she stood with the accuser over what she had “been forced to endure” raises an “avoidable question about the appearance of impartiality,” attorney Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the Chi Phi fraternity brothers, told Fox News on Sunday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-05
🔮 “The simplest way to remove that question is for her personally to recuse herself and allow an uncommitted prosecutor within her office to lead the investigation,” he said, saying it “would strengthen” trust in the findings.
2026-10-05 · New York Post
Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 calls for Letitia James to step down from investigation · assertive framing

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James’ earlier statement that she stood with the accuser over what she had “been forced to endure” raises an “avoidable question about the appearance of impartiality,” attorney Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of the Chi Phi fraternity brothers, told Fox News on Sunday. asserted
who → stand → Sunday
“There is nothing improper about expressing compassion for someone who reports a sexual assault,” Miltenberg said. asserted
Miltenberg → be → assault
“But there is an important difference between supporting a person who makes an allegation and appearing to accept the factual premise of that allegation before conducting an investigation,” he stressed. asserted
he → be → investigation
“The concern is whether the public can have confidence that the investigation begins without any predetermined view of the facts.” asserted
investigation → have → facts
“The simplest way to remove that question is for her personally to recuse herself and allow an uncommitted prosecutor within her office to lead the investigation,” he said, saying it “would strengthen” trust in the findings. asserted
it → remove → findings
He was speaking after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James as special prosecutor in the alleged gang rape on Thursday, replacing Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten. asserted
Hochul → speak → Houten
“I will not comment on a Facebook post,” she told a Friday news conference, later insisting that the investigation will be guided by “the facts and the law.” asserted
investigation → comment → facts
None of the seven fraternity brothers have been criminally charged in relation to the alleged incident at a frat house party in October 2024. asserted
None → charge → October
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673). asserted
you → know → Hotline
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