This chapter explores the positive changes brought about by the Adult Survivors Act in New York, allowing survivors of sexual assault to seek justice even after the usual deadlines have passed. It discusses the impact on suing for retaliation and harassment, the fear it created for assaulters, and the ongoing cases related to the Act.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is the latest high-profile figure to be accused of sexual assault under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, a law that expires this week.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Isabel Angel, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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