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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-04 15:20 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 15:20 EST
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# Special prosecutor named to probe Cornell assault allegations

New York's attorney general appointed Jacqueline Kelly as special prosecutor to lead a probe of allegations of a gang rape at Cornell University.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jacqueline Kelly](/new-york/wiki/jacqueline-kelly.md), [Cornell University](/new-york/wiki/cornell-university.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/cornell-alum-diddy-prosecutor-tapped-to-investigate-allegations-of-campus-gang-rape), 2026-11-04 15:20 EST: Cornell alum, ‘Diddy’ prosecutor tapped to investigate allegations of campus gang rape

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