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Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead Reopened Cornell University Rape Investigation

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Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead Reopened Cornell University Rape Investigation

A former Manhattan federal prosecutor with experience in high-profile sex crime cases has been appointed to lead a reopened probe into gang rape allegations at Cornell University.

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A former Manhattan federal prosecutor with experience in high-profile sex crime cases has been appointed to lead a reopened probe into gang rape allegations at Cornell University.

Jacqueline Kelly and her team will report to Letitia James, who was appointed last month by Gov. Kathy Hochul as a special prosecutor overseeing the Cornell probe.

Global News Canada reported the story as "Cornell rape investigation to be led by former Diddy prosecutor." The Independent reported the story as "Cornell 7 investigation will be led by former prosecutor on Diddy case." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the story as "Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case."

3 sources have covered this story, including The Independent, Global News Canada and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 8 hours ago.

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How the left is reporting it

Highlights Jacqueline Kelly's expertise in high-profile sex crime cases including Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Peter Nygård. Notes the appointment coincides with a legal challenge by the accused to remove Letitia James from the investigation. Focuses on the legal maneuvering surrounding the 'Jane Doe' lawsuit and the push for prosecutorial recusal.
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How the right is reporting it

Focuses on the appointment of a former Manhattan federal prosecutor to lead the reopened criminal investigation. Emphasizes the prosecutor's experience with the high-profile Sean 'Diddy' Combs case. Reports on the official status of the reopened gang rape probe at Cornell University.

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LEFTCENTERRIGHTfirst report+15m+1h+3hPittsburgh Post-Gazette (United States) · firstGlobal News Canada (Canada) · +3.1hThe Independent (United Kingdom) · +4h

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