New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants to change the law to make rape cases involving intoxicated victims easier to prosecute after an alleged gang rape at Cornell University.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday gave details on her decision to turn the case over to a special prosecutor, the state Attorney General Letitia James.

Oct 2 - New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday faulted police and prosecutors for failing to fully investigate an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University, saying she was \"deeply disturbed\" by how the incident was handled. Read more at straitstimes.com.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says a woman who alleges she was gang raped at Cornell University in 2024 was “failed” by authorities responsible for protecting her.Hochul sharply...

New York governor vows to close legal loophole after alleged gang rape at Cornell University to ensure accountability and justice for victims. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hochul’s claim came during a news conference in which she gave details on her decision to turn the case over to a special prosecutor, state Attorney General Letitia James.

The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including campus police and the county prosecutor, New York Gov