SocietyCornell rape allegations renew push to change New York sexual assault law

New York lawmakers are again seeking to amend sexual assault laws after prosecutors said current rules complicated charges over an alleged gang rape at a Cornell fraternity house. The law treats people who willingly consumed alcohol or drugs differently from those intoxicated without their knowledge. The investigation is being reopened and will go before a grand jury.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-01 19:47Original