New York Rape Laws Complicate Prosecution in Cornell Sexual Assault Case
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New York state law complicates the prosecution of sexual assault cases when victims have consumed alcohol willingly. This legal framework influenced the prosecutor's decision not to charge students accused in the Cornell case. The situation highlights challenges in applying state rape laws to campus sexual assault incidents.
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