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Push to close New York's rape loophole law
Original: The push to close New York's rape loophole law
A legislative push is underway in New York to close what advocates call a loophole in the state's rape law. Spectrum News reports on the effort, which concerns how the statute defines rape and which acts are covered. Supporters of reform argue current definitions leave some offenses charged as lesser crimes, and they are pressing lawmakers to update the law.
Why now: Lawmakers and advocates are actively campaigning to change New York's legal definition of rape, drawing renewed public attention.
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- The push to close New York's rape loophole law · Spectrum News
- The push to close New York's rape loophole law · spectrumlocalnews.com
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