Sexual Abuse

The act is modelled on the Child Victims Act, which was approved in 2019. It allows people who were over 18 years of age when they experienced sexual abuse to have a one year window of opportunity to file a claim against their alleged abuser in civil court.

Supporters of a bill to allow adult survivors of sexual abuse their day in court have grown impatient with the New York State Assembly, and Speaker Carl Heastie, where the measure is stalled.

Angela Douglas says the R. Kelly case is an example of a powerful perpetrator taking advantage of a victim's situation.

Some of Andrew Cuomo's fellow Democrats want to see the impeachment process move quickly, after a report on sexual harassment charges against the Governor was released this week. They also believe he should resign because the crisis bogs down state progress on other issues, from gun violence to pandemic relief and others.

A Syracuse University political science professor says Governor Cuomo’s political career is likely to come to an end following the devastating report from the Attorney General’s office corroborating numerous allegations of sexual harassment. Grant Reeher at the Maxwell School reminds us this is only one scandal.

Survivors of sexual harassment or abuse might be having mixed reactions to an independent investigation corroborating allegations of misconduct against Governor Cuomo.

Attorney General Letitia James released the results of an independent investigation into charges of sexual misconduct against Governor Andrew Cuomo. It found many charges corroborated by multiple witnesses.

Vera House officials say the Bill Cosby ruling, allowing him to leave prison for his sexual assault conviction, sends bad messages. They worry survivors might be traumatized or remain silent about abuse. The also say it shows how wealthy individuals enjoy a different criminal justice system.

Prominent members of New York's congressional delegation including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on Governor Cuomo to resign today, and a majority of…

The flood of child sexual abuse cases filed under a new state law focused on Syracuse Thursday. A law firm that has been investigating cases of abuse in…