Victims of sexual abuse in the US state of New York can now sue over decades-old allegations.
The Adult Survivors Act gives victims one year to file lawsuits – even if the statute of limitations on their claims has expired.
World News Editor Kate Gregan has more on The Adult Survivors Act.
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