New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking over an investigation into allegations of a gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house. Governor Kathy Hochul appointed James’s office as special prosecutor, saying she had lost confidence in the local district attorney’s handling of the case. The allegations date back to 2024, when the investigation initially closed without criminal charges. A civil lawsuit filed by the accuser last month brought renewed attention and scrutiny to the case. Now, James’s office will oversee the investigation and determine whether evidence warrants pursuing charges. On San Antonio’s First News, 1200 WOAI, we break down the appointment, the questions surrounding the original investigation, and what happens next.