# Cornell rape allegations expose ‘loopholes’ in consent laws

https://mins.news/en/item/89138

- BBC News, 2026-10-06 20:40 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9e8l0ep8d1mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A Cornell student has sued, alleging she was drugged and raped by several fraternity members in 2024. The case has fuelled debate over US laws on intoxication and sexual consent. Experts say New York requires proof that someone was physically unable to communicate unwillingness, a threshold they argue can be difficult to meet. Governor Kathy Hochul says she will seek to close the alleged loophole.

## Related coverage

- [Cornell faculty introduce no-confidence resolution over handling of alleged 2024 sexual assault](https://mins.news/en/item/87996) — NBC News, 2026-10-06
- [Cornell students protest university’s handling of gang-rape complaint](https://mins.news/en/item/87973) — France 24, 2026-10-06
- [LIVE: Cornell students, faculty call for sexual assault prevention](https://mins.news/en/video/87106) — Reuters, 2026-10-05