Cornell rape allegations lead to renewed scrutiny of laws on intoxication and consent
A woman's account of being sexually assaulted at a Cornell University fraternity house has advocates and lawmakers renewing their criticism of a New York law that makes it more difficult to prosecute people who have taken advantage of others too intoxicated to consent to sex.
TL;DR
- A woman has shared her account of sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity.
- This incident has led advocates and lawmakers to criticize a New York law.
- The law reportedly makes it harder to prosecute individuals who exploit intoxicated people unable to consent.
- The case is renewing scrutiny on laws concerning intoxication and sexual consent.