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What New York's Rape Laws Mean for the Cornell Case

Original: What New York's Rape Laws Mean for the Cornell Case https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/nyregion/cornell-new-york-rape-la

The New York Times examines how New York State's rape statutes apply to a case at Cornell University, explaining which legal definitions and standards of consent shape how the allegations can be charged and prosecuted. The analysis comes as the case draws attention to how state law treats sexual offenses on college campuses.

Why now: An ongoing criminal case involving Cornell University has raised questions about how New York's rape laws apply.

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