New York AG appoints veteran prosecutor for Cornell sexual assault probe

New York Attorney General Letitia James named Jacqueline Kelly to lead an outside criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault at Cornell University. James announced Wednesday that Kelly will serve as outside counsel in the investigation of an alleged sexual assault on Cornell University’s campus in October 2024. Kelly is a former Civil Rights Unit chief in the Criminal Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and now a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner. “The Office of the Attorney General is committed to a thorough investigation guided only by the facts, the evidence, and the law,” said Attorney General James. “Jacqueline Kelly is a seasoned prosecutor who has overseen numerous cases from investigation through trial. With her criminal legal expertise, commitment to public service, and judicial experience, I am confident that she will lead a fair and comprehensive investigation.” Kelly will lead a team of attorneys and staff from th