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Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent

NC NewslineBy Amanda WatfordOctober 10, 2026

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A former Cornell University student’s allegations of gang rape in 2024 have renewed attention on a difficult area of sexual assault law. A person can be awake, responsive and even able to move during a sexual encounter while still being so intoxicated or impaired that they cannot understand what is happening or make an informed […]

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