New York attorney general candidates clash in debate over crime and impartiality

New York Attorney General Letitia James debated Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy.

They argued about crime, bail laws and James’s appointment to investigate a sexual assault case.

Komatireddy said James’s earlier public support for the accuser could affect her fairness; James said she would investigate based on evidence.

The disagreement matters because the attorney general is responsible for enforcing state laws.