Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government

New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.

<img src='undefined' alt='New York State Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference regarding legislation on artificial intelligence on Sept. 21, 2026, in New York City.'/><p>New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.</p><p>(Image credit: Michael M. Santiago)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-146075' />