Ex-prosecutor appointed to investigate Cornell assault case

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 18:02 · Archive

New York's attorney general has appointed Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor, to investigate sexual assault allegations at Cornell University.

New York Attorney General Letitia James has appointed Jacqueline Kelly to investigate sexual assault allegations at Cornell University involving seven fraternity members. The case emerged in 2024 and received renewed attention after a lawsuit was filed by the alleged victim.

Kelly is a Cornell graduate who formerly served as chief of the civil rights unit in the US attorney's office for the southern district of New York. She oversaw several high-profile criminal investigations, including those involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs, fashion designer Peter Nygard and Dr Ricardo Cruciani, who faced charges related to sexual trafficking and abuse. She now works as a partner at the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner representing sexual assault accusers.

James said in a statement: '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 report directly to the attorney general's office and serve as outside counsel in the inquiry.

How it is being reported

• Former prosecutor in Diddy and Peter Nygård cases will lead Cornell rape investigationShe was appointed as two men named in Jane Doe’s lawsuit have asked a judge to remove Letitia James from the investigationIndependent World · 4 Nov, 19:53
• N.Y. AG Letitia James appoints outside counsel to lead Cornell rape investigationNew York Attorney General Letitia James appointed Jacqueline Kelly to lead the investigation into allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell fraternity.UPI · 4 Nov, 18:50
• Letitia James appoints ex-prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigationJacqueline Kelly, who took part in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case, will head criminal inquiry into 2024 incident at university The New York attorney general, Letitia James, has tapped a former prosecutor involved in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case to head a criminal investigation into 2024 sexual assault allegations at Cornell University. On Wednesday, James appointed Cornell alum Jacqueline Kelly to serve as outside counsel and lead a “fair and comprehensive criminal investigation”. Kelly, formerly chief of the civil rights unit in the US attorney’s office for the southern district of New York, will…The Guardian · 4 Nov, 17:31
• AG Tish James appoints attorney who oversaw ‘Diddy’ trial to probe ‘Cornell 7’ gang rape caseNY Attorney General Letitia James appointed Jacqueline Kelly to investigate an alleged gang rape involving Cornell University fraternity members.New York Post · 4 Nov, 15:52

In this story: Letitia James · Jacqueline Kelly · Cornell University · Sean 'Diddy' Combs · New York

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