New York Legal Blog
When can people in New York file childhood sexual abuse claims?
Many victims of childhood sexual abuse in New York don't realize they were abused until they reach adulthood. In the past, it was often too late to press charges. Fortunately, an act passed in 2019 has made it possible for victims to seek justice years after the abuse...
Do abuse claims increase each year?
New York readers might be interested to learn that the number of reported sex abuse cases across the United States is on the rise, according to data released by the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes Against Children Research Center. The uptick in cases comes after...
Compensation fund for Epstein’s victims opened
Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused many young girls in New York, Florida, and elsewhere. While he committed suicide in prison in 2019, his estate has now come to an agreement to offer a crime victims fund for women who were victimized by Epstein. The fund opened on June...
Opening the doors for child victims to come forward
Throughout most of his life, New York native George Morris was considered one of the most respected figures in equestrian sports. Morris earned multiple awards and recognitions, including winning the silver medal in show jumping at the 1960 Rome Olympics. However, on...
Sexual abuse by a supervisor
Two former employees have filed a claim that their supervisor sexually abused them 40 years ago. The two paperboys have joined other five former paperboys who made similar allegations. The seven paperboys worked for a Gannett-owned newspaper in New York. Kelby Ash and...
Kevin Spacey accused of sexually abusing teens in 1980s
Actor Anthony Rapp and an anonymous man are suing actor Kevin Spacey for allegedly committing sexual offenses against them when they were young teens in the 1980s. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan's New York Supreme Court, was made possible by the Child Victim's Act of...
Proving excessive force against police officers
Individuals in New York who suffer an injury after a police officer crosses the line may be able to secure compensation for themselves. This compensation might be available regardless of the original reason for contact between the police officer and the injured party....
The trouble with eyewitnesses
People in New York should know that the way courts view evidence is changing. It used to be that eyewitness testimony was a great way for prosecutors to secure a conviction. Having someone who saw a crime occur identify the suspect was one of the best ways to convince...
The wrongfully convicted are usually the victims of misconduct
Thousands of people in New York and around the country are sent to prison each year for crimes they didn't commit. A worryingly large number of these cases involve police officers who falsify or tamper with evidence or pressure innocent suspects into confessing during...
Sexual abuse claims made against retired educator
A retired vice-principal who once worked at a high school in New York is the defendant in a civil lawsuit accusing the man of sexual abuse. The details of the lawsuit include allegations the educator sexually abused a student both on and off the campus where he...
