Cornell student accused in alleged 2024 sexual assault moves to block Letitia James as prosecutor

Gillio Lopes, one of seven Chi Phi fraternity members accused of a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University, has filed an Article 78 petition to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor. The petition, filed against James and Governor Kathy Hochul, alleges that James' past social media comments demonstrate a bias and a presumption of guilt. While the university has supported the appointment and an independent investigation, the defendants maintain their innocence, and no criminal charges have been filed in the ongoing civil matter.

Gillio Lopes, one of seven Chi Phi fraternity members accused of a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University, has filed an Article 78 petition to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor. The petition, filed against James and Governor Kathy Hochul, alleges that James' past social media comments demonstrate a bias and a presumption of guilt. While the university has supported the appointment and an independent investigation, the defendants maintain their innocence, and no criminal charges have been filed in the ongoing civil matter.