“The penalty should be the same as it is for other terrorism crimes — up to life without parole — because these are hate crimes on steroids.”
45 New York Judges Named To Hear Thousands Of Child Victims Act Cases
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Under the Child Victims Act, victims up to the age of 55 now have twelve months to sue their alleged abusers or the institutions that employed them.
Crime and Justice
New York Reopens Window For Suing Church, Scout Leaders Over Child Sexual Abuse
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The one year window allows all survivors, who aren’t covered by the new rules and who were barred from court action in the past, to bring civil lawsuits against their alleged abuser and any institution who may have enabled the abuse.
‘Serious Irregularities’ At New York Jail Where Epstein Died, Attorney General Says
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Attorney General William Barr says he was appalled by the death of Jeffrey Epstein at a New York City jail over the weekend. He blamed the correctional center for failing to”adequately secure” him.
Crime and Justice
Congressman Collins: “I Intend To Go To Trial To Clear My Name”
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A key issue in this criminal case is the U.S. Constitution’s “speech and debates” clause. That says a member of Congress can’t be challenged for something he says in Congress.
Crime and Justice
New Catholic Bishop Ordained; Protestors Demand Zero Tolerance For Abuse
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Bishop Douglas Lucia was ordained in front of about 1,000 people at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Syracuse.
Crime and Justice
Brindisi Calls For Probe After Graphic Photos Of Utica Murder Stayed On Social Media
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The alleged killer of Bianca Devins posted images of her death on social media that remained visible on platforms like Instagram for more than a week.
False Reports Of Gunmen In New York And Virginia Cause Jitters Following Mass Shootings
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Experts who study the psychological impact of mass shootings say panicked reactions after such events is expected, but tends to dissipate over time.
New York Met Opera, James Levine Avoid Public Dispute; Settle Lawsuit
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The Metropolitan Opera suspended, and then fired, Levine after several men came forward with accusations that the conductor had sexually abused them.
New York Appeals Court Revives Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit Against ‘The Times’
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Federal judges in New York said a lower court was wrong to dismiss the former vice presidential candidate’s lawsuit against the newspaper over an editorial that linked her to a 2011 mass shooting.
Crime and Justice
Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse Plan To File Lawsuits August 14
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Beginning August 14, New Yorkers who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse will have a one year window of opportunity to file civil suits against their abusers