The Adult Survivors Act, which temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on filing civil suits for sexual abuse, has expired in New York. The law allowed for a year-long "lookback window" and resulted in about 3,000 lawsuits being filed, including cases against high-profile individuals and institutions. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who supported the act, discusses the success of the legislation and the possibility of extending the lookback window. Advocates are calling for an extension, and while a permanent window may not be feasible, another temporary one is being considered. The act has brought attention to the issue of sexual abuse and held powerful people and institutions accountable.
The music industry is experiencing a wave of sexual abuse lawsuits as the deadline for New York's Adult Survivors Act (ASA) resulted in numerous allegations against renowned artists and executives. The ASA allowed people to file sexual abuse lawsuits regardless of the statute of limitations, leading to over 3,000 cases filed against figures in the music and entertainment industry. While the ASA's deadline has passed, experts predict that more lawsuits will surface in the music and entertainment industries through separate laws in New York and California. California's AB 2777 temporarily waives some statutes of limitations for civil suits regarding sexual misconduct, and attorneys are preparing to file more potential suits in California. Advocates and lawmakers are discussing the possibility of reopening the ASA window and permanently ending statutes of limitations on sexual abuse claims.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing two new sexual assault lawsuits, just a week after settling a rape lawsuit with ex-girlfriend Cassie. The lawsuits were filed under the Adult Survivors Act, which allows complaints to be filed within a one-year window regardless of the statutes of limitations. Diddy denies any wrongdoing in all three cases and claims the allegations are a money grab.
Brittany Commisso, a former aide to ex-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, is filing a lawsuit against him alleging sexual harassment and abuse. Commisso is one of 11 women whose claims of harassment were substantiated by a report in August 2021. The lawsuit is being filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which allows adult survivors of sexual offenses to sue their alleged abusers even if the statute of limitations on their claims has expired. Cuomo has denied the claims, and his attorney called the lawsuit an attempted "cash grab." The lawsuit seeks damages for the personal injuries and economic loss suffered by Commisso.
Brittany Commisso, a former aide to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, has filed a lawsuit against him under the state's Adult Survivors Act, accusing him of "continuous sexual harassment" and retaliation. Commisso's allegations, which include groping and other forms of sexual misconduct, have been previously denied by Cuomo. The legal action comes just before the expiration of the one-year window provided by the Adult Survivors Act for survivors to sue their alleged attackers. Cuomo, who resigned in 2021, is reportedly considering a return to public office, sparking controversy among Democrats.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his sexual assault accuser both worked for the city's Transit Police Department at the same time, according to court records and an NYPD official. The woman filed a notice of intent to sue Adams, alleging he sexually assaulted her in 1993 while they were both employed by the city. Adams, who denies the accusation, was an officer in the Transit Police Department at the time. The accuser's notice was filed just before the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims to sue their alleged abusers even if the statute of limitations has passed. The woman plans to seek at least $5 million in damages.
Jamie Foxx has denied allegations made by a woman in a lawsuit, claiming that he sexually assaulted her at a rooftop bar in New York in 2015. The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges that Foxx groped her breasts and touched her genitals against her will. Foxx's representative released a statement stating that the alleged incident never happened and that a similar lawsuit filed by the same individual in 2020 was dismissed. The woman is seeking damages, and the lawsuit was filed under the temporary New York law, the Adult Survivors Act, which allows adult victims to sue over alleged sexual attacks that were previously outside the statute of limitations.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been hit with a second sexual assault lawsuit in two weeks, with a third woman also coming forward accusing him and a friend of rape. The lawsuits were filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window for sexual assault plaintiffs to file civil claims. Combs' representatives have denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and a money grab. The latest lawsuit alleges that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted the plaintiff in 1991, causing substantial injuries. Another lawsuit filed last week by Combs' former girlfriend was settled out of court.
A woman, known as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit alleging that actor Jamie Foxx sexually assaulted her at a rooftop bar in New York in 2015. The lawsuit claims that Foxx rubbed her breasts, groped her under her pants, and touched her genitals without her consent. Foxx's representative denies the allegations, stating that a similar lawsuit was previously dismissed in 2020 and intends to pursue a claim for malicious prosecution. The lawsuit was filed under the temporary New York law, the Adult Survivors Act, which allows adult victims to sue over alleged sexual attacks that were previously outside the statute of limitations.
Brittany Commisso, a former aide to ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo, has filed a lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act, accusing Cuomo of continuous sexual harassment, including sexualized remarks and unwanted touching. The lawsuit seeks punitive and compensatory damages. Cuomo's attorney denies the allegations, citing the dismissal of a previous criminal charge. Commisso was one of 11 women who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment, leading to his resignation in August 2021.
The New York Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which allowed sexual assault survivors to pursue civil litigation regardless of when the abuse occurred, is set to expire at midnight on Thursday. Over 2,500 cases have been filed under the ASA, bringing to light incidents of sexual violence from decades ago and holding powerful individuals accountable. The law has empowered survivors and shed light on the prevalence of sexual abuse. However, some argue that the one-year window is too short and are advocating for an extension. The future of the ASA remains uncertain, but efforts are being made to expedite the trial process and eliminate the statute of limitations for sex crimes.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been hit with a second lawsuit accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting a university student in 1991. The lawsuit was filed under New York state's Adult Survivors Act, which allows such complaints to be filed even if the statute of limitations has expired. The plaintiff alleges that Combs intentionally drugged and assaulted her, and also videotaped the crime and distributed the tape to others in the music industry. Combs' spokesperson denies the allegations, calling it a "money grab." This comes a week after Combs settled a lawsuit by his former girlfriend, who accused him of physical abuse, sexual slavery, and rape.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies a sexual assault accusation filed against him by a former colleague. The woman claims Adams sexually assaulted her in 1993 when he was with the NYPD. The lawsuit, filed under the Adult Survivors Act, seeks at least $5 million in damages but does not provide specific details on the allegations. Adams denies the accusation, stating that he does not recall the person and that it never happened. The lawsuit also names the NYPD Transit Bureau and the NYPD Guardians Association.
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been accused in a lawsuit filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993 when he was a police officer. The lawsuit seeks $5 million and also names the Police Department as a defendant. Adams denies the claim and says he does not recall ever meeting the accuser. The suit was filed just before the law's grace period expired and also accuses Adams and the department of employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
A woman has filed a summons in Manhattan court accusing New York City Mayor Eric Adams of sexually assaulting her 30 years ago while they both worked for the city. The lawsuit, filed under the state's expiring Adult Survivors Act, seeks $5 million in damages. Adams has denied the allegations, stating that it "absolutely did not happen" and that he doesn't recall meeting the person. The mayor is also facing an FBI investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign regarding ties to Turkey.
