Letitia James names ex-federal prosecutor to lead Cornell assault probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James appointed former federal prosecutor Jacqueline Kelly to lead a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault tied to Cornell University.
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor, to lead a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2024 connected to Cornell University.
NBC News reports the alleged assault happened at a fraternity house at Cornell. Both outlets say Kelly was involved in the criminal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. NBC says she oversaw it.
The Guardian reports that Kelly is a Cornell alumna. She will serve as outside counsel and report directly to James's office. The Guardian says she was previously chief of the civil rights unit in the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.
James's office described the goal as a "fair and comprehensive criminal investigation," according to The Guardian.
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- NBC NewsFormer ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigationWed, Nov 4, 10:03 AM EST
- The GuardianLetitia James appoints ex-prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigationWed, Nov 4, 12:31 PM EST
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