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Abuse survivors: Markey bill our chance at justice
Some survivors of childhood sexual abuse call it their first and perhaps only chance at justice.
A bill sponsored by Assemb. Margaret Markey (D-Maspeth) would suspend the seven-year statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases for a year. That means those who allege abuse -- including three who told their stories to Newsday -- could file civil lawsuits no matter how long ago the abuse...
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