A SURVIVOR of child sexual abuse in New York state previously had until the age of 23 to file charges or a civil claim against his or her abuser. It takes time to reckon with such malevolence, and to feel…
Hundreds of sexual abuse cases filed under new law, but Lower Hudson Valley cases sparse
When the first day of the one-year window to file historic sexual abuse lawsuits ended, a clearer picture of where and who the cases will focus on emerged. One of most prolific abusers identified earlier this year by The Journal News/lohud, Dr. Reginal Archibald, started…
Childhood sex abuse cases will now be heard even if abuse happened decades ago
Attorneys are calling it a historic moment. Childhood sex abuse survivors will now be able to have their cases heard even if the abuse happened decades ago. The change now allows a one-year window for anyone who suffered child sex…
Boy Scouts, Catholic Church, more face new lawsuits as NY Child Victims Act window opens
The newest allegations came Wednesday among hundreds of lawsuits filed under New York’s Child Victims Act, which opened a one-year window for lawsuits from child sexual abuse victims previously barred by the statute of limitations. Attorney Vincent Nappo said the goal is to raise public awareness….
NY law gives child sex abuse victims new chance at justice
New York state’s new Child Victims Act is already changing lives. Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle speak with Jennifer Freeman, whose firm represents hundreds of child sex abuse survivors, and Shaun Dougherty, who is a survivor of abuse within the…
Civil Litigation Is Complicated by Jeffrey Epstein’s Death, Mysterious Estate
Jeffrey Epstein’s death last week in a Manhattan jail cell has complicated the path for victims of the wealthy financier seeking to recover from his estate, unleashing a slew of questions about where his assets are and who stands to…