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Reopened gang rape probe at Cornell puts intoxication laws under scrutiny

Original: "The reopened criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University has sharpened scrutiny on voluntary

A reopened criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University has drawn attention to voluntary intoxication laws in New York. Critics say these laws make it harder to protect sexual assault survivors who chose to drink alcohol or use drugs before the attack, prompting debate over whether the legal framework should change.

Why now: The reopening of the criminal case has reignited debate about how voluntary intoxication laws affect sexual assault prosecutions.

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• "The reopened criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University has sharpened scrutiny on voluntary intoxication laws, which make it harder to protect assault survivors if they chose to drink alcohol or use drugs at the time of the attack." https://… · bich@apobangpo.space · 3

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