Hochul backs changes to New York’s ‘voluntary intoxication’ loophole law

Source: New York Post

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday called for Albany lawmakers to close what critics call New York’s “voluntary intoxication loophole” in order to prevent cases like the sick alleged gang rape of a student at Cornell University. Hochul, who is up for re-election next month, said she will “work with the New York State legislature” to change current state law, which shields predators who take advantage of a victim who has voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol.