New York Governor Vows to Close Intoxication Loophole After Alleged Cornell Gang Rape
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Hochul backs changes to New York’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole law
Hochul, who is up for reelection next month, says she will “work with the New York State legislature” to pass legislation to close the loophole, which can prevent predators who take advantage of someone who has voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol to escape prosecution.
The fact that someone is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs after voluntarily consuming them "does not constitute a license for sexual assault or gang rape," said Kathy Hokul.
An alleged gang rape at a prestigious New York University reopens the debate on sexual assault and voluntary poisoning laws.
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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul promised on Friday to reform a controversial law.
Kathy Hokul promised to change a law that makes it difficult for a victim to admit to being sexually assaulted if they had previously consumed alcohol or drugs. The post New York Governor Promises to Change Law for Rape Victims Who Had Consumed Alcohol appeared first on in.gr.
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