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Trump: Cornell students 'won't get a fair shake' with James leading probe

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President Trump criticized the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) as a special prosecutor investigating the Cornell University rape case, arguing people "won't get a fair shake" with her in the role. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) appointed James to the case.

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  1. New York Post

    Trump says ‘Cornell 7’ frat boys ‘won’t get a fair shake’ if Letitia James is involved in gang rape probe (opens New York Post)

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    Donald Trump says seven Cornell fraternity brothers accused of rape won't get a fair shake under NY Attorney General Letitia James' probe.

  2. The Hill

    Trump: Cornell students 'won't get a fair shake' with James leading probe (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump criticized the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) as a special prosecutor investigating the Cornell University rape case, arguing people "won't get a fair shake" with her in the role. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) appointed James to the case.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump says ‘Cornell Seven’ won’t get a fair shake under Letitia James (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump denounced New York Attorney General Letitia James‘s ability to serve as special prosecutor for the reopened case surrounding gang rape allegations at Cornell University on Friday. “Letitia James is a corrupt person,” Trump told reporters while speaking on the South Lawn.

  4. Revolver News

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