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New York Lawmakers Push Intoxication Rape-Law Change
Renewed attention to an alleged gang rape at Cornell has intensified calls to change New York law, which can make it harder to prosecute sexual assault when a victim voluntarily used alcohol or drugs. Lawmakers and advocates support legislation that would let prosecutors focus on whether someone could consent, regardless of how they became intoxicated.
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About Jeffrey Dinowitz
Jeffrey Dinowitz is an American politician who represents District 81 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, Norwood, Riverdale, Van Cortlandt Village, Wakefield, and Woodlawn Heights. He has served in the New York State Assembly since 1994.
Everything about Jeffrey Dinowitz →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the New York State Assembly
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 3, 1954
- Website
- http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=81