James says she will lead a fair investigation
Letitia JamesAttorney general of New York and appointed special prosecutor
James accepts the appointment and says she will lead a trustworthy investigation guided by the facts and the law.
Responding to
Appointing Attorney General Letitia James will ensure an independent investigation of the Cornell allegations without conflict or bias.
“I stand ready to lead a process New Yorkers can trust, guided by the facts and the law.”
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Where this statement fits
Was Kathy Hochul right to appoint Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell case?
Governor Kathy Hochul appoints Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the alleged October 2024 sexual assault at Cornell and pursue prosecution if warranted. Hochul says an independent investigation is needed after questions about the campus police and local district attorney's handling. John Ziegler denounces the appointment, while Benjamin Ryan questions whether James's earlier public statement compromises her impartiality.
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Official statement
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James says she is ready to lead an investigation guided by the facts and the law after the governor appoints her as special prosecutor.
Before the quotation
Hochul appoints the attorney general's office to investigate the alleged Cornell sexual assault and prosecute any offenses if warranted.
After the quotation
James says reports of crimes should be investigated fully and fairly and accepts the responsibility entrusted to her office.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
She supports the appointment's promised independence and fairness by affirming that her office can lead a process the public can trust.
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The Dispute Index. "James says she will lead a fair investigation". First published: 2026-10-02. Last updated: 2026-10-02. https://disputeindex.com/events/4398-james-accepts-the-appointment-and-says-she-will