Cornell rape probe pressures New York law loophole on voluntary intoxication

A rape investigation at Cornell University has spotlighted a loophole in New York law that makes it harder to prosecute cases where victims voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs. The loophole has been targeted for reform since 2019, and this case may catalyze legislative action. The outcome is uncertain, but the case could set a precedent for how voluntary intoxication is treated in sexual assault cases.