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NY Rape Law Hinders Cornell Prosecution; Prosecutor Cites Voluntary Drinking

New York State law requires proof of incapacity to consent, making prosecution difficult when victims voluntarily consumed alcohol. The prosecutor in the Cornell case stated this legal standard prevented charges against accused students, highlighting a systemic barrier in sexual assault cases.

New York Timesabout 23 hours agoUSengCredibility 35%View source

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Mosaic Score6.3
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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#sexual assault#rape law#prosecution#legal reform#campus safety

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New YorkCornell University

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