local district attorney's office opted not to prosecute anyone at the time.

After public outrage spread over news of the victim's allegations, a criminal investigation was reopened.

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New York's governor removed the district attorney from the case this month after a public outcry over the lack of charges.

The investigation is now being led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, while Cornell has hired former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of the university's response.