Sexual Assault

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the measure, saying updating the definition is long overdue.

Survivors of sexual harassment urged legislators to pass a bill that gives victims more time to take their abusers to court.

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.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is working with bi-partisan group of senators on legislation that empowers survivors of workplace sexual assault and harassment. She says employment contracts often include forced arbitration clauses, which are frequently buried in the fine print of employment agreements and even everyday digital click-through agreements.

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.

Vera House's White Ribbon Campaign against Domestic, Sexual and Relationship Violence just wrapped up, but their outreach efforts continue in April during…

(STORY UPDATE 3/11/21 at 6:18)The top Democrat in the State Assembly has decided to launch an 'impeachment investigation' into Governor Cuomo. Carl…

The sexual assault and human trafficking case of Jeffrey Epstein could help other victims of assaults get support or more information about taking legal…