Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor in Cornell Assault Case
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Jane Doe claims she was assaulted at the Chi Phi house on October 19-20, 2024, by Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, and five others; she reported it weeks later, but the local DA declined charges citing insufficient evidence from a summarized statement that omitted key details. New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor on October 1 to investigate, amid concerns over the initial handling and unverified reports of one accused's prominent family ties. Cornell imposed sanctions like temporarily closing the chapter, while the men deny wrongdoing and claim encounters were consensual; public reactions show deep divides on evidence, privilege, and accountability.
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