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The district attorney, Matthew Van Houten, said in a statement after the news conference that he supported the appointment of Ms. James and that his office would cooperate fully with hers.
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Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten stated after the news conference on October 2, 2026, that he supported Attorney General Letitia James's appointment and that his office would fully cooperate with hers.
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Hurubie Meko and Claire Fahy
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-10-02",
    "person": "Matthew Van Houten",
    "organization": "Tompkins County District Attorney"
}
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Politics Legal
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12fe35c0-06c4-4543-941f-3baa7cdd26d2
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Created
October 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM (1 week ago)

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Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/live/2026/10/02/nyregion/cornell-rape-case-letitia-james
Live Updates: Hochul Rebukes Prosecutor’s Handling of Cornell Case
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https://nytimes.com/live/2026/10/02/nyregion/cornell-rape-case-letitia-james

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York questioned the handling of sexual assault allegations at Cornell University by campus police and the local district attorney. She appointed Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the case, which involves a student's lawsuit alleging gang rape.

Sexual Assault Cornell University Kathy Hochul Letitia James Criminal Justice New York State Law Campus Safety
Screenshot of https://reason.com/2026/10/02/letitia-james-has-already-suggested-the-cornell-7-are-guilty
Letitia James Has Already Suggested the Cornell 7 Are Guilty
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https://reason.com/2026/10/02/letitia-james-has-already-suggested-the-cornell-7-are-guilty

New York Attorney General Letitia James, appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to investigate Cornell University's handling of a sexual misconduct allegation, has publicly expressed support for the alleged victim, referring to her as a "survivor." This has raised concerns about her impartiality in the investigation.

Letitia James Kathy Hochul Cornell University Sexual Misconduct Due Process Legal Investigation New York
Screenshot of https://nytimes.com/2026/10/02/nyregion/cornell-rape-jane-doe-hochul.html
Hochul Denounces D.A. and Cornell Police in Handling of Sex Assault Case
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1 week ago
https://nytimes.com/2026/10/02/nyregion/cornell-rape-jane-doe-hochul.html

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the handling of a sexual assault case at Cornell University, criticizing the campus police and local district attorney. The case involves a former student, Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Sexual Assault Cornell University Law Enforcement New York State Politics Campus Safety Legal Investigation

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