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Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole

Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole Lawmakers in New York are pushing to close a legal loophole that complicates the prosecution of sexual assault cases when an accuser voluntarily consumes alcohol or drugs. The proposed legislation aims to shift the legal standard to focus on an individual’s inability to consent rather than how they became intoxicated. ITHACA, N.Y. – New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity. Under current New York state law, criminal protections specifically apply if an individual…

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