Justice for Jane Doe: Close New York’s “Voluntary Intoxication” Loophole
A former Cornell University student "Jane Doe" filed a lawsuit alleging she was drugged and gang raped inside a fraternity house in 2024. Tompkins County DA Matthew Van Houten had closed the case without charging her rapists or even investigating the crime, citing New York’s “voluntary intoxication exclusion” because she chose to drink alcohol. Let’s be clear: No one can consent when they are drunk. Full stop.
Governor Hochul and Speaker Heastie must immediately close the “voluntary intoxication” loophole in New York law. Take action now!