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The 'voluntary intoxication' loophole in New York law allows individuals who voluntarily consume alcohol to be blamed for their own sexual assault.

Legal IssuesSexual AssaultLaw EnforcementOct 1, 2026score 0.363 posts · 0 replies across 3 instances
The thread discusses a legal loophole in New York law that may have negatively impacted the Cornell rape case, specifically the 'voluntary intoxication' defense. The posts highlight concerns about victim-blaming and outdated legal frameworks in sexual assault cases.

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The 'voluntary intoxication' loophole in New York law allows individuals who voluntarily consume alcohol to be blamed for their own sexual assault.
Parent: Legal ReformEntity: New York LawSub-entity: Voluntary Intoxication LoopholeImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: The 'voluntary intoxicication' loophole in New York law

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The loophole that likely doomed the Cornell rape case before it even started https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/cornell-rape-allegations-new-york-voluntary-intoxication-loophole/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Political News @political-news-motherjonesmag
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The Loophole That Likely Doomed the Cornell Rape Case Before It Even Started Accusers who voluntarily drink have little protection under an antiquated law many see as "victim-blaming." ... The loophole that likely doome...
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The Loophole That Likely Doomed the Cornell Rape Case Before It Even Started https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/cornell-rape-allegations-new-york-voluntary-intoxication-loophole/ #Politics #News
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The Loophole That Likely Doomed the Cornell Rape Case Before It Even Started https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/cornell-rape-allegations-new-york-voluntary-intoxication-loophole/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon via @MotherJones
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