For victims whose child abuse images are constantly being circulated, the trauma from that circulation constantly continues. The violation never ends. Victims should be able to pursue damages for so long as new distributions as occurring, says Paul G. Cassell,…
New York opens window for adults to sue for sexual assault
New York will temporarily set aside its time limit for adults who were sexually assaulted to bring lawsuits under a law signed Tuesday — a measure similar to one for child victims that sparked a surge of court actions. The…
Lying to Minors During Interrogations Should Be Illegal
Rule 603 (Oath or Affirmation to Testify Truthfully) of the Federal Rules of Evidence is unambiguous: “Before testifying, a witness must give an oath or affirmation to testify truthfully. It must be in a form designed to impress that duty…
‘A Theoretical Impossibility’: As Attorneys Are Flooded With Plaintiffs Under Child Victims Act, a Legislative Push May Help
A partner in a New York City law firm suggests “it’s become a theoretical impossibility” to serve all the thousands of purported victims who are in need of legal representation for age-old allegations of sex abuse, after a 2019 reform…
‘Nevermind’ Baby Is Still Suing Nirvana
The man pictured as the naked baby on Nirvana’s Nevermind album cover has revived his “child pornography” lawsuit against the band after it was dismissed by a federal judge in California last week. Spencer Elden filed his second amended complaint late Wednesday, meeting…
Tears, Vindication and Relief: Maxwell Accusers React to Verdict
More than two years after the death of Jeffrey Epstein, his victims — many of whom say they were children when they were abused by the disgraced financier — have finally won through the conviction of his ex-girlfriend and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell….