In a shocking turn of events, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a self-proclaimed champion of the #MeToo movement has been accused of severe sexual violence against four women. Women across the state who are involved in New York politics are speaking out in response to these allegations, expressing their disgust, […]
Tag: sexual assault
Legislators unite with advocates to revamp rights for sexual assault survivors
Sexual assault survivors often lose the ability to take legal action against their attacker since they are not aware of their rights. New York Senator Kemp Hannon, R-Garden City, and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, D-Astoria, were joined by survivors of sexual assault to discuss the importance of expanding the rights of […]
AG’s office files lawsuit against The Weinstein Company
After a four-month investigation into claims of a gender-based hostile work environment, New York State’s Attorney General is taking a legal stand against shamed film producer Harvey Weinstein and the New York City-based Weinstein Company. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman this week filed a civil lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother […]
Sen. Gillibrand angry over proposed changes to how feds will investigate campus assault cases
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, and Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-MO, are speaking out against changes being made at the Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights. The senators co-authored a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that outlines their displeasure with the new procedural changes being put in place that will alter […]
Assembly passes child victims act bill; sponsor “demands” Senate vote
The Assembly passed a long-contested Child Victims Act bill Wednesday afternoon, giving childhood sexual abuse victims hope they may soon have the opportunity seek justice for crimes committed years ago. Passing by a margin of 139-7, the Child Victims Act (A.5885-a) extends the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of […]
Bill would make “stealthing” a form of rape
Assemblyman Francisco Moya has introduced a bill that would recognize “stealthing,” or the covert removal or damaging of a condom during or before sex, as a form of rape. Bill A.8069 establishes stealthing as a lack of consent, making it an act of rape. It says that if one person […]