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New York Targets Legal Loophole That Could Doom Cornell Rape Investigation

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is vowing to close the state's so-called "voluntary intoxication loophole" amid the Cornell University rape allegations.

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New York governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect herNEW YORK — The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including campus police and the county prosecutor, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday.

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NY governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee Cornell rape investigation, removing case from the DAGov. Kathy Hochul said she had lost faith in the local district attorney’s ability to handle the case.

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Cornell University agrees to independent investigation into alleged rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul saysCornell University has agreed to hire outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the 2024 alleged gang rape case, Gov. Kathy Hochul says.

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Hochul, Ithaca mayor blasts Cornell 'appalling' rape responseGov. Kathy Hochul is demanding a probe into how Cornell University responded to “horrifying” gang-rape accusations against seven frat brothers — while Ithaca’s mayor wants to nix city permits for the Ivy League school’s Greek life and other student activities.

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