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Hochul Appoints Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Investigation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University gang rape investigation. The governor removed the local district attorney from the case, citing a lack of trust. Allegations from 2024 have resurfaced, contributing to palpable tension on campus.
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Politics · United StatesPaxton defends plea deal in child sex abuse case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defended his office's plea deal in a child sex abuse case involving Adam Hoffman. Paxton stated the defendant served 60 days, but some reports indicate he served 29 or 30 days. The plea deal reportedly did not require the defendant to register as a sex offender.
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PoliticsJuror Michael Desronvil plans return to work after Lindsay Clancy trial
Michael Desronvil, the sole juror who did not reach a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial, plans to return to his regular employment next week. His attorney has expressed safety concerns and stated Desronvil intends to file a complaint against Clancy's lawyer.
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