sexual abuse

State legislative leaders say they’ll take a procedural vote on the proposal early next year. 2023 primary voters would then get to weigh in.

Current rules leave many people, including administration officials and lobbyists, unprotected.

"By offering such a low number the diocese has re-victimized clergy sexual abuse survivors.”

“Today is a good day, today is a righteous day, because it is a victory for justice. And it is long overdue.”

“How many times do survivors have to relive their trauma at a press conference or in front of legislators before you take action?”

A 2018 Grand Jury recommended the state temporarily lift legal time limits for survivors

The bill was modeled after the Child Victims Act, which created a temporary look back window for victims of child sex abuse to bring civil claims against abusers.

Officer Cory Minor with the Binghamton Police Department said no arrests have been made in relation to the allegations as of Friday morning.

“Everything else will unfold with or without my commentary, and that’s just fine with me.”

“Mr. Cuomo is scheduled to appear November 17th in Albany City Court. At which point he’ll be processed.”