NY Governor Proposes Rape Law Reform After Cornell Case

New York Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to reform a law that hinders rape prosecutions when victims voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs, citing a Cornell University case where a student was allegedly gang-raped by seven students. The reform would clarify that voluntary intoxication does not constitute consent. The proposal marks a policy shift in response to a high-profile incident, though legislative details and passage remain uncertain.