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New York Passes Child Victims Act, Extending Time Child Sexual Abuse Victims Can Sue

Feminist Newswire | January 31st, 2019

The New York State Legislature passed the Child Victims Act, which greatly extends the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse to sue both criminally and civilly, ending one of the most restrictive time limits in the nation. The new law allows victims of childhood sexual abuse to take action against their abusers […]

Violence Against Women

California Terminates Statute of Limitations in Wake of Cosby Allegations

Feminist Newswire | October 3rd, 2016

Last week California Gov. Jerry Brown approved the Justice for Victims Act, which will eliminate the state’s statute of limitations for prosecuting rape and other felony sex crimes.

Violence Against Women

California Assembly Passes Bill to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Felony Sex Crimes

Feminist Newswire | August 25th, 2016

The California Assembly unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting rape and other felony sex crimes.