A lawsuit alleging fraternity members drugged and raped a Cornell student has spotlighted New York's 'voluntary intoxication loophole.' Under current law, those who voluntarily drink or take drugs must prove incapacitation to show they couldn't consent. Governor Kathy Hochul vows to close the loophole, but experts debate whether the law already protects victims or sets too high a bar.
Cornell Rape Case Exposes US Consent Law Loopholes
Source: BBC