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Cornell Allegations Expose Loopholes in US Consent and Drinking Laws
Recent allegations involving a Cornell University student have sparked intense debate over US state sexual assault laws concerning voluntary intoxication. The lawsuit highlights the legal complexities victims face when they have consumed alcohol or drugs prior to an assault. Legal experts are divided on whether current statutes present an insurmountable barrier for prosecution or if the law simply requires a high threshold of incapacitation. Governor Kathy Hochul has pledged to address the issue in New York.