Letitia James faces new push to boot her from Cornell rape probe over alleged bias: court docs

Attorneys for two former Cornell University fraternity members are seeking to disqualify New York Attorney General Letitia James from a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations. The motions, filed by legal teams for Winston Lee and Gillio Lopes, argue that James’ social media comments expressing support for the accuser demonstrate a bias that compromises the fairness of the grand jury process. James was appointed special prosecutor by Governor Kathy Hochul after Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten initially declined to bring charges, stating that early evidence suggested consensual activity. The defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing, while the AG’s office maintains it is committed to a review of the facts and the law.

Attorneys for two former Cornell University fraternity members are seeking to disqualify New York Attorney General Letitia James from a criminal investigation into sexual assault allegations. The motions, filed by legal teams for Winston Lee and Gillio Lopes, argue that James’ social media comments expressing support for the accuser demonstrate a bias that compromises the fairness of the grand jury process. James was appointed special prosecutor by Governor Kathy Hochul after Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten initially declined to bring charges, stating that early evidence suggested consensual activity. The defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing, while the AG’s office maintains it is committed to a review of the facts and the law.