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On Wednesday, Mr. Heastie announced that the Assembly had formed a working group to examine the state’s sexual assault statutes.
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On September 30, 2026, Carl Heastie announced that the New York State Assembly had formed a working group to examine the state's sexual assault statutes.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-30",
    "person": "Carl Heastie",
    "organization": "New York State Assembly"
}
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Politics New York Legislation
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October 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 12:06 PM (1 week ago)

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N.Y. Lawmakers and Victims Push to Change Rape Law in Intoxication Cases
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https://nytimes.com/2026/10/01/nyregion/new-york-rape-law-cornell.html

Legislators, assault survivors, and activists are calling for changes to New York's rape law concerning cases where victims were intoxicated. The push is renewed by accusations against Cornell University students, highlighting the current law's high burden of proof for victims.

Rape Law Sexual Assault Intoxication New York State Legislation Victim Rights Cornell University

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