New York’s Child Victims Act received an extension through next year as Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Aug. 3 signed legislation that extends the statute of limitations in decades-old sexual abuse cases. It allows victims to get their days in court, confront their predators,...
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Ex-Catholic school coach accused of sexual abuse in 1960s
An increasing number of lawsuits continue to surface as a result of New York’s Child Victim Rights, which extended the statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases, allowing victims of decades-old cases to confront this issue and their abusers while seeking monetary...
Former figure skater seeks $10 million for alleged sexual abuse
In the latest high-profile case that spotlights New York’s Child Victims Act that allows decades-old sexual assault cases to get their day in court, a former figure skater has filed a civil lawsuit against a highly regarded coach for misconduct in the 1970s. In...
Decades-old allegations lead to lawsuit against New York church
A Staten Island church is among the more recent worshipping organizations tainted by alleged sexual assault charges committed by one of its pastors more than 40 years ago. A lawsuit filed in mid-July against the Reformed Church of Huguenot Park claims that the church...
Survivors of Boy Scout sexual abuse must file a claim by November
As part of the Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy proceedings, a November 16th deadline has been set for survivors to file claims of sexual abuse. The court has approved a “proof of claim” form. Any survivors who intend to make a claim must complete this form and file...
Legislature extends one-year “look-back” window
The ongoing pandemic has caused upheaval in all areas of society, including the legal system. There were concerns that time would run out yet again for survivors of child sexual abuse. Many people have called for an extension of lawsuits allowed under the Child...
Boy Scout councils face lawsuits in upstate New York
The troubles continue for the Boy Scouts of America and will not stop until all matters related to its decades-long sexual abuse of thousands of boys concludes. But when will that happen? Not any time soon, especially with recent lawsuits in upstate New York. Filed on...
State’s Child Victims Act ruled constitutional
Survivors of sexual abuse received another legal endorsement when a New York state supreme court justice ruled in mid-May that the state’s Child Victims Act was constitutional. Justice Steven M. Jaeger upheld the law, which went into effect in early 2019 and...
How is child sex abuse allowed to happen?
Sexual abuse in childhood is far more common than most people realize. Since the New York Child Victims Act went into effect last August, more than 1,300 victims have come forward, filing lawsuits under the Act’s one-year window of time for pursuing justice. And that...
How child sex abuse impacts a survivor’s financial future
The long-term impacts of child sex abuse are well-documented. A survivor often deals with the repercussions the rest of their life, working to overcome mental and physical health conditions on their road to recovery. Less talked about are the financial ramifications...
