Miltenberg says James cannot be a neutral Cornell investigator
Andrew T. MiltenbergAttorney for Gillio Lopes, speaking on Saturday in America
In a later television interview, Miltenberg says his objection concerns the choice of investigator, rather than whether the allegations should be investigated.
“I do not believe she can be fair. Had she made a statement that was empathetic or compassionate towards a victim, that's fine. I don't think that person can become a neutral investigator or prosecutor,”
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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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Miltenberg renews his objection to James while saying he welcomes an investigation.
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Miltenberg argues on Saturday in America that James's public statement supporting the accuser compromised her impartiality.
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Elsewhere in the same interview, he says he welcomes an investigation by someone other than James.
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The matter under scrutiny is James's appointment. Miltenberg rejects her selection because he says she cannot be neutral. His acceptance of an investigation does not qualify that objection to the appointment.
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