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Tiny steps don’t fix huge gaps in NY’s sex crime laws!

Rape laws are a Swiss cheese umbrella!
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pictured in this file photo.
NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo
When will Cyrus Vance get behind #FGKIA as the solution for Sexual Assault?
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.

Most readers have heard me speak about the “Swiss cheese umbrella” of sex crime laws. Today, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his intent to plug up the legal loophole in “voluntary vs. involuntary” drinking or drugs in sex crimes. He did so at the urging of Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. who not only promoted change to this particular loophole, but also admitted that our entire system needs an overhaul. But in his final thoughts, he’s relegated that overhaul to the back burner. Continue reading Tiny steps don’t fix huge gaps in NY’s sex crime laws!