Cornell 7 Accused Student Tries to Boot AG Letitia James Off Case
Gillio Lopes, one of seven Alpha Chi fraternity brothers accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a party in October 2024, has accused James of bias in the high-profile case.
TL;DR
- Gillio Lopes, accused in a gang rape civil lawsuit, wants NY Attorney General Letitia James removed as special prosecutor.
- Lopes's attorney claims James showed bias by publicly supporting the alleged victim before her appointment.
- The defense argues James's prior statement compromises the impartiality of the investigation.
- A court hearing is scheduled to address the request for James's removal.
- James has previously denied her statement showed bias, calling it an act of empathy.