Tish James confronted on camera over Trump's accusation of bias in Cornell rape case

What happened: New York Attorney General Letitia James vowed a "fair" investigation into seven defendants accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Cornell University fraternity party, after a lawsuit against Cornell and the Chi Phi fraternity. Key numbers: Seven defendants. Alleged assault in 2024. James posted on X Sept. 28. Why it matters: President Donald Trump and defense attorneys for two defendants, including Andrew Miltenberg and Teny Geragos, have questioned James' impartiality and sought her removal. Governor Hochul has stood by the appointment.

New York Attorney General Letitia James vowed a "fair" investigation into seven defendants accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Cornell University fraternity party, after a lawsuit against Cornell and the Chi Phi fraternity.

President Donald Trump and defense attorneys for two defendants, including Andrew Miltenberg and Teny Geragos, have questioned James' impartiality and sought her removal. Governor Hochul has stood by the appointment.