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Law & Order: SVU Season 28 Premiere Tackles Consent and Cornell 7 Case
The Season 28 premiere of Law & Order: SVU addresses the complex legal challenges surrounding sexual assault and consent. The episode, written months prior, mirrors real-world controversies, specifically the Cornell 7 case. Showrunner Michele Fazekas highlights a critical flaw in New York law regarding voluntary intoxication and consent. The narrative explores how these legal definitions often prevent justice for victims of sexual violence.