# Protests at Cornell Spark Consent Law Changes

> Cornell protests ignite New York's push to reform consent laws.
- Title: Protests at Cornell Spark Consent Law Changes · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Cornell protests ignite New York's push to reform consent laws. Cornell University protests over fraternity gang rape accusations have spurred New York's…
- Keywords: cornell university, consent laws, new york state, rape investigation, chi phi fraternity, assemblyman, news, local, Protests, Cornell, Spark, Consent
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/close-liz-cho-abc-news-aaron-katersky-talks-latest-developments-jane-doe-cornell-university-rape-investigation/19929711
- Published: 2026-10-11T17:51:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cornell university, consent laws, new york state, rape investigation, chi phi fraternity, assemblyman, news, local
## Cornell protests
Protests erupt on Cornell University campus over how it handled seven Chi Phi fraternity gang rape accusations.
## Consent law push
New York State lawmakers seek to change controversial consent laws following Cornell rape case developments.
## Assemblyman's bill
A New York State assemblyman has introduced legislation to reform consent laws after Cornell rape case.
## Key takeaway

Cornell University protests over fraternity gang rape accusations have spurred New York's push to change controversial consent laws.