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Rally for Justice: Sexual Assault in NY Prisons
A rally was held to mark the anniversary of the ASA, highlighting over 2,200 cases of alleged sexual abuse in NY prisons and jails, and demanding accountability from city and state officials.
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New York County CourthouseRikers IslandDepartment Of Corrections And Community Supervision (Doccs)New York City CouncilNew York State
Tasha BeasleyAdam SlaterSandy NurseEric AdamsDonna Hylton
- What demands were made by the rally participants?
- The rally participants, including formerly incarcerated individuals, their attorneys, and supporters, demanded accountability and action from the state and city for the alleged decades-long pattern of abuse in prisons and jails.
- What are some of the documented cases of abuse reported by attorneys?
- Attorneys representing the survivors reported cases of survivors contracting STDs, including HIV, being impregnated, forced abortions, and giving birth to children fathered by their abusers. They emphasized the need for justice and accountability for these acts.
- What has been the response from New York City Mayor Eric Adams' office?
- Mayor Eric Adams' office has not responded to requests for a statement on the matter, while Council Member Sandy Nurse criticized the lack of action and respect shown to the alleged victims.
- What was the purpose of the rally held in front of the New York County Courthouse?
- A rally was held outside the New York County Courthouse to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which opened a window for filing lawsuits related to sexual assault regardless of the statute of limitations.
- How many cases alleging sexual violence by correction officers were filed under the Adult Survivors Act?
- Over 2,200 cases alleging sexual violence by correction officers were filed under the ASA, with 1,553 against New York State and 686 against New York City.