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1979

Year that the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that women cannot revoke consent after sexual intercourse begins. The law, which isn't found anywhere else in the nation, makes it difficult to prosecute rape cases.

Year that the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that women cannot revoke consent after sexual intercourse begins. The law, which isn't found anywhere else in the nation, makes it difficult to prosecute rape cases.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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