A recent legal analysis suggests that a loophole in New York’s rape statute could have prevented criminal charges in the Cornell University case. The article examines how the law’s wording may have limited prosecutors’ options. It also notes that this is not the first instance where a similar gap has impacted a high‑profile case. The piece invites readers to explore the broader implications for sexual assault prosecutions in the state.
A ‘loophole’ in New York’s rape law may have shut the door on criminal charges in the Cornell case. It’s not the first time CNN
