Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing
Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Christian Brothers persist with moves that hinder abuse lawsuits' progress
The Christian Brothers use a legal strategy requiring abuse survivors to sue all living members from the abuse period, rather than designating a single representative defendant.
New York City extended the Gender Motivated Violence Act, allowing survivors to sue perpetrators and enablers for past gender-motivated violence through March 1, 2025.