NY Governor removes DA from Cornell gang rape case, appoints Letitia James special prosecutor

New York Governor has removed the local district attorney from the alleged Cornell gang rape case and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor, following campus protests demanding accountability. The move signals a state-level intervention in a politically sensitive case, with the university's handling of sexual assault allegations under scrutiny. The DA's removal suggests a loss of confidence in local prosecution, though the specific reasons remain undisclosed.