New York lawmakers seek to reform sexual assault laws

Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators are seeking independent reviews of a sexual assault case at Cornell University and introducing bills to strengthen consent laws.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and several Democratic legislators called for independent reviews of Cornell University's handling of a sexual assault case and introduced bills aimed at strengthening consent laws and protecting students.
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