The 2016 New York state legislative session ended with the state Legislature failing, yet again, to reform the state’s ridiculously short statute of limitations for sex abuse claims. This was a victory to child predators and groups like the Catholic Church and Boy Scouts who continue to escape liability for ruining the lives of countless […]
It’s Time for New York to Reform its Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse
April 27, 2015 By
Advocates for survivors of child sexual abuse in the state of New York have been trying to change the antiquated civil statute of limitations concerning the sexual abuse of children for decades now. The legislative fight has been led by Assemblywoman Margaret Markey whose tireless efforts have been repeatedly defeated by a well-financed and influential […]