Surrounded by supporters and activists, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs a bill that increases the statute of limitations in rape cases during a bill signing ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Actresses Julianne Moore, left, and Mira Sorvino, right, were there as supporters of the bill and members of the Time’s Up movement, which advocates for women’s rights. Photo: Seth Wenig/AP
"Speaking from my own experience of staying silent after surviving sexual abuse, it can take decades for a person to come forward and feel ready to pursue justice against their perpetrator," said State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi.
September 18, 2019 at 03:23 PM
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Victims of second- and third-degree rape in New York will now have a longer time frame to pursue both criminal charges and civil claims against their alleged assailants under legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
The new law, which takes effect immediately, extends the statute of limitations for victims to sue their alleged assailants to 20 years, four times as long as the previous five-year deadline.
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