Four years ago, hundreds of victims came forward alleging that Catholic priests on Long Island had sexually abused them. Those victims finally reached a $320.5 million settlement Thursday with the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The diocese first filed for bankruptcy back in…
For Some Sex Assault Accusers, This Local Law Has Become a Last Resort
In New York, where state laws that extended the time to file sex abuse suits have lapsed, plaintiffs have found one remaining tool: Section 10-1105 of New York City’s administrative code. The provision, known as the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection…
Backstreet Boys singer’s counterclaim tossed after woman accused him of rape
A judge on Tuesday dismissed a counterclaim of defamation filed by Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter after a woman accused him of sexual assault, according to the woman’s attorney. Ashley Repp, represented by attorneys John Kawai and Margaret Mabie, filed a…
Diplo Accused of Distributing Revenge Porn in New Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit filed in California on Thursday by a woman identified as Jane Doe accuses the DJ and producer Diplo of distributing revenge porn. According to the suit, Doe began communicating with Diplo, born Thomas Wesley Pentz, on Snapchat in April…
Diplo Accused of Distributing Revenge Porn in New Lawsuit
DJ and producer Diplo has been sued for distributing revenge porn, marking the second accusation lobbed against him for the same offense in less than a year. “Tragically, this is not the first time the defendant has shamed and violated a woman…
As Survivors Seek Justice, New York Child Welfare Agencies Face the Costs of Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
A new report focused on dozens of New York agencies serving children, youth and families in the foster care system revealed a shocking number last month: These nonprofits now face more than 800 lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse, including allegations that date…