New York’s Rape Laws Leave Out Many Victims Who Drank Willingly
New York’s current rape statutes require victims to prove they were physically helpless, creating a high burden for those who had been drinking or using drugs voluntarily. Prosecutors argue that consent must be clear, while advocates contend the law excludes many survivors. Legislative efforts are underway to amend the statutes to better protect victims who were intoxicated.
- ▪The law mandates that a victim demonstrate physical helplessness to qualify for a rape charge when they have voluntarily consumed alcohol or drugs.
- ▪Prosecutors claim that victims who drank willingly face a "very high burden" of proving they could not consent.
- ▪Advocates argue that this standard leaves out many survivors and call for legal reform.
- ▪The article cites Leslie Hunt’s 2015 case, where she reported being raped after a night of drinking with a coworker in Brooklyn.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTNew York’s Rape Laws Leave Out Many Victims Who Drank WillinglyProsecutors say accusers who chose to drink or get high have a “very high burden” of proving they were physically helpless and unable to consent. There is a push to change the law.Listen · 7:09 min Share full articleLeslie Hunt said she was raped in October 2015 when she went out with a co-worker for drinks.
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