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Hochul removes DA from Cornell rape case, appoints special prosecutor

Governor says she lost faith in the district attorney who closed the case in 2024.

Published Oct 2, 2026, 7:06 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has removed the district attorney from the Cornell University rape case and named a special prosecutor.