Cornell rape allegations reignite debate over laws on intoxication and consent
First reported 3 Oct, 10:00 UTCUpdated 19h ago3 sources
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About 20 states have laws that can make it difficult to prosecute sexual assault cases if accusers voluntarily drank or took drugs.
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- Cornell rape allegations reignite debate over laws on intoxication and consent (opens The Washington Post in a new tab)
About 20 states have laws that can make it difficult to prosecute sexual assault cases if accusers voluntarily drank or took drugs.
- Cornell president calls for stronger rape laws in New York (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
The case has renewed scrutiny of a controversial state law that makes it difficult to prosecute sexual assault cases if accusers voluntarily drank or took drugs, even if they became too intoxicated to consent.
- Cornell case puts New York’s progressive image at odds with its rape laws (opens Al Jazeera in a new tab)
New York lawmakers will review sexual-assault laws, including voluntary intoxication rule at the heart of Cornell case.
