child sexual abuse laws

Survivors of child molestation are urging lawmakers in New York to loosen the statute of limitations on lawsuits for past abuse.

UPDATE 2/7/13 Breaking:  Jerry McNair and Petra Gonzalez have reportedly been found dead in a house on McVean Street. Original Story Two people are behind bars following the New York State Police's investigation into Sexual Abuse of a child...

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The state Assembly has passed legislation that makes it a felony when a child younger than 13 is subjected to sexual contact by a person who is 21 years old or older.