Benjamin Ryan
Role at the time: Independent journalist and author of Hazard Ratio
Condemned
Response to this claim
Appointing Attorney General Letitia James will ensure an independent investigation of the Cornell allegations without conflict or bias.
“Is it possible for James to remain impartial having already declared the following?”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Benjamin Ryan questions James impartiality after Cornell appointmentOctober 1, 2026, 9:25 p.m. EDT quote-post
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.
Why we used this label
His argument substantively criticizes the choice of James on impartiality grounds. The question is a critical argument about the appointment, not a neutral request for information.