Public Affairs

December 24, 2019

Reporting leads to reforms of ‘archaic’ N.C. sexual assault laws

Series illustration by Mariano Santillan of Carolina Public Press North Carolina was the only state with the “rape law loophole” — legally, consent couldn’t be taken back once given. And if a survivor were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the assault wouldn’t be considered a rape. Now, thanks to a Carolina Public Press-led collaboration among 11 […]