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Kathy Hochul Says New York Needs to Close the “Cornell Seven” Loophole. That’s False.

To be clear, there are no intoxication or consent “loopholes” in New York sexual assault law.

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Slate· Oct 9, 6:54 PMKathy Hochul Says New York Needs to Close the “Cornell Seven” Loophole. That’s False.

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