New York's Adult Survivors Act Nears Expiration

Over 2,500 lawsuits filed under the Act, with majority related to prison and jail abuse.

New York's Adult Survivors Act, which allows adults to file claims for past sexual abuse, is set to expire on Friday.
Over 2,500 lawsuits have been filed under the Act, including high-profile cases against celebrities such as Russell Brand, Marilyn Manson, and Harvey Weinstein.
Most of the lawsuits filed under the Act relate to alleged abuse in New York state prisons and local jails.
The Act was modeled on the Child Victims Act, a similar law that allowed people who were abused as minors to file their claims.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act into law on May 24, 2022.