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\n\u2018Law & Order: SVU\u2019 Season 28 Premiere Recap: A Gang Rape Echoing the Cornell 7 Case https:\/\/t.co\/RTkpUko5Ew<\/a><\/p>\n
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The episode was written three months ago. The showrunner says: “”Back in May, the New York State Legislature attempted to amend their rape law. As currently written, the law does not expressly protect intoxicated victims \u2014 only those who have been administered an intoxicating substance without their consent, or are \u2018physically helpless,\u2019 widely interpreted to mean unconscious,” Showrunner Michele Fazekas said. “<\/p>\n
For anyone who does not know, the law that is protecting the men involved, is the law that says if a person voluntarily drank or used drugs, they cannot claim they did not give consent.<\/p>\n
From Mariska: \u201cThis is a voluntary intoxication loophole. It exists in 19 states. Legislators had the opportunity to address it and failed. Now is the time to let them know: These outdated laws must change.\u201d<\/p>\n
It’s so good that they address this because the laws MUST change or people who assault can continue to walk free.<\/p>\n
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