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

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Blair, A. (2026, October 5). Lawyer for one of the Cornell 7 calls for Letitia James to step down from investigation. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/us-news/lawyer-for-one-of-the-cornell-7-calls-for-letitia-james-to-step-down-from-investigation/

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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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A Cornell University student, identified only as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang-raped by seven fraternity members at the Chi Phi house on October 19, 2024. Despite initial investigations that concluded without criminal charges being brought forward, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened the case and intends to present it to a grand jury with Doe's cooperation, seeking new evidence not previously available.

Doe’s lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, reported that she is in constant fear due to intense public pressure and harassment. She suffers from insomnia and relies on medication to sleep. The case, which has garnered national attention, includes allegations against Cornell University, the fraternity, and other parties involved, leading the university president to suspend all fraternity parties until the end of the academic year for a thorough review.

The reopening of the investigation follows increased scrutiny over Title IX policies at educational institutions, focusing on handling sexual misconduct cases. Despite public campaigns aimed at unmasking Doe and defending the accused men—who deny any wrongdoing—the case remains highly sensitive with significant implications for university policy and legal procedures regarding sexual assault allegations.

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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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