Saritha Komatireddy
Role at the time: Republican candidate challenging James for attorney general
Condemned
Statement summary
Komatireddy argues that James's decision to seek outside counsel shows she is unqualified both for the case and for her office.
“is not qualified to prosecute this case and not qualified to be the attorney general of this state.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)James seeks outside counsel for Cornell investigationDirect responses by Siegel, Quinn, Komatireddy, Richards and Smoker
Original reporting quotes critics and spokespeople on the search for outside counsel. The office confirms a search and discussions, not a completed appointment.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
She expressly rejects James's suitability to conduct the investigation.