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Why Was Marital Rape Legal in New York State Until 1984?
‘Matrimonial Consent’
Three decades ago, Trump’s lawyer’s claim that ‘You cannot rape your spouse’ would have been legally valid. Inside the horrific case that got the law scrapped.
Michael Daly
Special Correspondent
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Jul. 29 2015
1:13AM EDT
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Michael Daly
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