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‘It’s about time’: Push to change NY rape law after disturbing Cornell allegations

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New York state officials are pushing for changes to the state's rape law after disturbing gang rape allegations at Cornell University. Lawmakers want to close what they call a loophole, which currently makes it harder to prosecute cases where a victim becomes incapacitated through voluntary alcohol or drug use.

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