Cain says the takeover undermines trust in due process
Hamilton CainWriter and book critic
Cain criticizes the takeover because of Hochul and James's earlier statements. He says it undermines public trust in due process, despite having voted for both women.
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Appointing Attorney General Letitia James will ensure an independent investigation of the Cornell allegations without conflict or bias.
“It’s unwise for the AG and governor to seize authority here, given their earlier statements,”
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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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Ryan criticizes the appointment's promised impartiality, citing James's earlier message to the complainant and other survivors. His argument rests on his interpretation of that message.
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Cain criticizes the appointment because of the governor and attorney general's earlier statements and its effect on public trust in due process.
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Cain replies to Ryan's criticism of James's impartiality following her earlier public comments.
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Cain also speculates that the move is connected to the November elections.
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He argues that the appointment is unwise and damages public trust in due process.
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- Kathy Hochul, Letitia James
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