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PBS NewsHour4 months agoNYC politicsNew York expands the legal definition of rape to include many forms of nonconsensual sexual contactNew York has expanded its legal definition of rape to include nonconsensual anal, oral, and vaginal sexual contact. The previous limited definition of rape was a factor in E. Jean Carroll's case against Donald Trump. [ more ]
Newsday4 months agoLawNYS expands legal definition of rape to cover all forms of nonconsensual sexual contactNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that expands the state's rape laws to include oral and anal sexual assaults as forms of rape. The new law aims to clarify and simplify the definition of rape, making it easier to prosecute perpetrators and support survivors. [ more ]