A student has come forward against the Beacon City School District, claiming that they failed to protect him from bullying and sexual assault. We believe in standing up for survivors and helping them seek justice through the law. If you believe you might have a case, give us a call immediately: 212-779-0057.
The effects of sexual abuse in childhood can have a monumental and long-lasting impact. Just a few include stress, changes in the brain, and health issues. Click here to read the
Interview with Stanley J. Spero: Boston Attorney Stanley J. Spero representing two victims of a former Oklahoma psychiatrist who exploited their psychological and religious vulnerabilities. Click here to watch the
The case of a psychiatrist who used tales of witchcraft and evil spirits to manipulate patients into sex could spur a change in Oklahoma law, criminalizing sexual exploitation of patients by therapists. Read the full article
You can never be too careful. It’s for reasons such as these that we must keep a watchful eye on who are children are with. This is just another reminder of the importance of being hyper-vigilant and involved in our children’s lives. Click here to read the original
In Harvey Weinstein’s trial, his defense attorney’s closing argument conveyed to the jurors that the prosecutors against him were acting like movie producers, with the story line focusing on a world where women had no choice. Weinstein’s lawyer argued that the prosecutors fabricated an elaborate, damaging story about a movie producer who was once very
Per a new provision under the New York Child Victims Act, the statute of limitations has been temporarily lifted. The bill passed last year, granting a one-year time period for victims of childhood sex abuse to pursue civil claims against their abuser. The bill signed into law by New York Governor George Cuomo is groundbreaking
Since the Child Victims Act (CVA) passed in New York on February 14, 2019, thousands of victims of child sexual abuse filed lawsuits against their attackers. The law lifted the strict statute of limitations on child sex crimes, allowing victims who were previously barred from action to file criminal charges against their
It seems that more online sex trafficking cases are in the news each day. According to a report from Internet Safety 101, “sex trafficking occurs when someone uses force, fraud or coercion to cause a commercial sex act with an adult or induces a minor to commit a commercial sex act. Within
On February 14, 2019, news came that the New York Child Victims Act (CVA) was signed into law. This law, although still relatively new, is groundbreaking for New York victims of child sexual abuse. Before the passage of the Child Victims Act, survivors had a strict time limit on when they could file a civil