#Adult Survivors Act

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www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

More than half of NYC sex abuse lawsuits stem from Rikers Island

More than half of Adult Survivors Act lawsuits in NYC focused on Rikers Island.
Female inmates at Rikers allege officers committed various sexual assaults. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Woman in 1993

Woman sues NYC Mayor Eric Adams for alleged 1993 sexual assault.
Lawsuit filed under Adult Survivors Act for sexual assault claims. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo Faces Sex Abuse Suit From Ex-Aide Who Says He Groped Her

Former aide to Gov. Cuomo, Brittany Commisso, is suing him under the state's Adult Survivors Act for sexual harassment and retaliation.
Commisso's allegations against Cuomo are not new, and he has denied them.
The lawsuit was filed just before the expiration of the one-year window provided by the Adult Survivors Act. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

New York City mayor Eric Adams accused of sexual assault in 1993

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has been accused of sexual assault in a court filing.
The summons was filed under the Adult Survivors Act, a New York state law that provides a one-year look-back window for adult sexual misconduct accusers to file civil lawsuits.
The summons does not detail the alleged sexual assault. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Hochul calls state Sen. Kevin Parker rape allegations 'extremely disturbing'

Gov. Kathy Hochul refrains from calling for the resignation of Brooklyn state Sen. Kevin Parker amidst rape accusations.
Parker is facing rape charges from a woman who alleges he grabbed her by the wrists and raped her at his apartment.
The lawsuit against Parker was filed under the Adult Survivors Act, which reopens the window for filing charges for sex crimes beyond the statute of limitations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Denies Sexually Assaulting a Colleague in 1993

Mayor Eric Adams denies sexual assault accusation from 1993
Legal claim filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act for alleged assault [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
New York City

Former Model Sues Axl Rose, Accusing Him of 1989 Rape

Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses is being sued by a woman who accused him of sexual assault and battery.
This lawsuit is part of a series of cases against powerful men brought under the Adult Survivors Act in New York.
Alan S. Gutman, a lawyer for Mr. Rose, denies the allegations and claims the incident never happened. [ more ]
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