Bayside bishop charged with sexually abusing pre-teen
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The victim was an active member of Our Lady of La Salette Church when the abuse started.
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Nearly 1,200 people have sued their alleged abusers under the state’s Child Victims Act
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Survivors of sexual abuse are coming forward.
Read MorePlaintiffs file 17 sex abuse complaints in Queens under state’s Child Victim’s Act
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In addition to the 17 cases filed in Queens, there were 251 complaints in New York City’s other four Supreme Civil Courts.
Read MoreLaw firms sue Catholic church and Boy Scouts for “secret files” on alleged sex abusers
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Marsh Law Firm PLLC and Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC say they will represent 550 people who claim they were abused by Catholic Church and Boy Scout leaders.
Read MoreQueens survivor sues Rockefeller University for ignoring sex abuse by notorious doctor
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“At 5, he didn’t have a voice. He was powerless and now he’s taking the power back.”
Read MoreAttorneys prepare to file hundreds of child sex abuse cases as 'lookback window' opens
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Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law in January, attorneys and law firms have fielded hundreds of inquiries from victims of sexual abuse across the state.
Read MoreWeprin educates Queens residents on landmark Child Victims Act
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The legislation increases the statute of limitations on criminal cases from age 23 to 28, and on civil from age 23 to 55.
Read MoreAttorney Explains Steps for Survivors Under New Child Victims Act
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Experienced attorneys have started to counsel survivors on the best course of action for preparing their own cases.
Read MoreAdvocates Demand Accountability Through Child Victims Law
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Starting in August, the new law will open a one-year window that enables survivors of sexual abuse to take civil action, even if the statute of limitations has expired.
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