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April 8, 2021
ST. PAUL, Minn. A controversial ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court has brought renewed focus on the state s criminal sexual-conduct laws.
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A group of lawmakers, advocates and victims already had been working on reforms and supporters said the decision added a sense of urgency.
The court recently set aside an assault conviction, essentially ruling someone can t be guilty of rape if an incapacitated victim was voluntarily intoxicated.
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Legal observers say the court was interpreting state law, which advocates say is outdated.
Lindsay Brice, law and policy director for the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault, said pending legislation would close loopholes like this one.