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New York attorney general names former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault probe

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The New York Post, CNN, NBC News, MS NOW and the Boston Globe, which ran an Associated Press report, say Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor and Cornell graduate, will lead the criminal investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell University. The outlets say Kelly oversaw the federal prosecution of Sean Combs. The probe concerns a former student’s allegations that men at a Chi Phi fraternity party in October 2024 sexually assaulted her. The New York Post reports that the student, identified as Jane Doe, has sued the men. Kelly will work with lawyers from Boies Schiller Flexner and the attorney general’s office.

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What happened

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  1. Letitia James announced that Jacqueline Kelly, a former federal prosecutor, will lead the Cornell sexual assault investigation.

    Reported byFar Left2Left2Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Boston Globe, MS NOW
    Left
    NBC News, CNN
    Right
    New York Post

  2. Kelly oversaw the federal prosecution of Sean Combs, according to the reports.

    Reported byFar Left2Left1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Boston Globe, MS NOW
    Left
    NBC News
    Right
    New York Post

  3. Kelly is a Cornell University graduate.

    Reported byFar Left1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    MS NOW
    Right
    New York Post

  4. The probe concerns a former student’s allegations that men at a Chi Phi fraternity party in October 2024 sexually assaulted her.

    Reported byLeft1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Left
    NBC News
    Right
    New York Post

  5. The former student, identified as Jane Doe, has sued the alleged attackers.

    One outletNew York Post· Right

How each side tells it

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Every side present reports that Letitia James named Jacqueline Kelly, who led the Sean Combs prosecution, to lead the Cornell probe. Left headlines name her role neutrally, while the New York Post, the only right-side outlet, leads with ‘gang rape’ and ‘Cornell 7’.

  • the left

    4 outlets

    Left headlines name Kelly’s role neutrally as a former federal prosecutor and use phrases like sex assault investigation, placing the Combs case as her credential.

    Former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell sex assault investigation
    CNNLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    No coverage yet

    No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

  • the right

    1 outlet

    The New York Post, the only right-side outlet supplied, leads with the Combs link and describes the case as a gang rape and Cornell 7, stating the allegation as fact.

    AG Tish James appoints attorney who oversaw ‘Diddy’ trial to probe ‘Cornell 7’ Absolutist framing“gang rape”The headline states an allegation as established fact before any finding.More neutral: alleged sexual assaultDisagree with this highlight? case
    New York PostRightAll right-leaning headlines

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  • Left0

    No loaded words in its own voice.

  • Center

    Has not covered this story.

  • Right4

    now-notoriousdisturbingsickosgang rape

In the outlets’ own words

  • Sensational language

    now-notoriousMore neutral: widely reported

    The word adds drama about the case rather than reporting facts.

    …a civil rights attorney and Cornell University graduate to investigate the now-notorious gang rape that seven frat brothers carried out on the Ivy League’s campus.

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

  • Sensational language

    disturbingMore neutral: 2024

    The word adds an emotional judgement about the case rather than reporting facts.

    Former Civil Rights attorney Jacqueline Kelly will probe the disturbing 2024 case that made headlines in recent weeks after victim Jane Doe sued the alleged…

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

  • Dehumanizing label

    sickosMore neutral: the accused men

    The term calls the accused men contemptible before any finding of guilt.

    …2024 case that made headlines in recent weeks after victim Jane Doe sued the alleged sickos.

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

  • Absolutist framing

    gang rapeMore neutral: alleged sexual assault

    The headline states an allegation as established fact before any finding.

    AG Tish James appoints attorney who oversaw ‘Diddy’ trial to probe ‘Cornell 7’ gang rape case

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

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What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.

From the left

4 outlets

Leads with

  • Kelly’s prosecutorial record in the Combs case
  • Her Cornell connection
  • The investigation itself

Leaves out

  • The former student’s civil lawsuit against the accused men

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • The Boston GlobeFar LeftAssociated Press report

    Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case

    NEW YORK (AP) — A reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University will be led by a former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård, New York …

    Read at The Boston Globe (opens in a new tab)
  • NBC NewsLeft

    Former ‘Diddy’ prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation

    New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that a former federal prosecutor who oversaw the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs will lead the investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house.

    Read at NBC News (opens in a new tab)
  • MS NOWFar Left

    NY Attorney General appoints former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell rape probe

    Jacqueline Kelly, who led the Southern District of New York’s prosecution of Sean “Diddy” Combs, is also a Cornell graduate.

    Read at MS NOW (opens in a new tab)
  • CNNLeft

    Former federal prosecutor to lead Cornell sex assault investigation

    The New York attorney general’s office tapped a former federal prosecutor experienced in sex crime cases to lead the criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University. …

    Read at CNN (opens in a new tab)

From the center

0 outlets

No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

From the right

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Kelly’s role in the Combs prosecution
  • Gang rape allegation
  • Cornell 7 label
  • Victim’s lawsuit
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  • New York PostRight

    AG Tish James appoints attorney who oversaw ‘Diddy’ trial to probe ‘Cornell 7’ Absolutist framing“gang rape”The headline states an allegation as established fact before any finding.More neutral: alleged sexual assaultDisagree with this highlight? case

    NY Attorney General Letitia James appointed Jacqueline Kelly to investigate an alleged gang rape involving Cornell University fraternity members.

    Read at New York Post (opens in a new tab)

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    First to report

    CNN, Nov 4, 9:53 AM EST

  • Center

    No report yet

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  • Right

    1 hr later

    Its first report, Nov 4, 10:52 AM EST

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  1. CNNLeftNov 4, 9:53 AM EST
  2. MS NOWFar LeftNov 4, 10:00 AM EST
  3. NBC NewsLeftNov 4, 10:03 AM EST
  4. The Boston GlobeFar LeftNov 4, 10:41 AM EST
  5. New York PostRightNov 4, 10:52 AM EST

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