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Sexual assault survivors and state legislators rally for stronger protections for sexual assault survivors

Following the allegations against the Cornell students accused of raping a 20-year-old woman, dozens gathered at the Lou Gehrig Plaza, outside of Bronx County Courthouse. The message held on signs from some of the sexual assault survivors at the rally read "intoxication is not consent."

Governor appoints special prosecutor to oversee investigation of alleged gang rape at Cornell

“Newly released information continues to raise serious questions about the investigation conducted by the Cornell Police Department and the decision by the Tompkins County District Attorney not to prosecute an alleged sexual assault on Cornell University’s campus in October 2024,” Hochul said.