Cornell Case Renews Push to Close New York Sexual Assault Legal Loophole

Cornell case renews push to close New York sexual assault legal loophole

The resurfacing of rape allegations at Cornell has sparked a renewed push to close a legal loophole in New York regarding sexual assault cases.

Webb, NY lawmakers advocate bills after Cornell rape case

NEW YORK STATE (WIVT/WBGH) - Lawmakers from across the state gathered virtually today to advocate for legislation in response to the Cornell gang rape accusations. State Senator Lea Webb led the Zoom meeting, where she introduced legislation she supports but is sponsored by Democrats Nathalia Fernandez and Jamaal Bailey. Fernandez's bill bans intoxication as a [...]

Push to strengthen NY sexual assault laws gathers steam after Cornell rape allegations

Efforts to close the "voluntary intoxication loophole" have stalled repeatedly in the state Assembly.

Cornell Rape Allegations Lead To Renewed Scrutiny Of Laws On Intoxication And Consent

A Cornell University sign stands in Ithaca, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Heather Ainsworth / AP Photo) By Claudia Lauer, David A. LiebThe Associated PressA woman's account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex. Under state law…

Survivor and advocate discusses efforts to change consent laws amid Cornell case

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