New York state legislature

Brian Toale speaks while standing with New York legislators, survivors and advocates in favor of the Child Victims Act at the state Capitol in Albany Jan. 28. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

New York state set to extend statute of limitations on child sex abuse

The state legislature approved changes in the Child Victims Act, allowing child sex abuse victims to sue and file charges until they reach age 55. Gov. Cuomo is expected to sign the bill.

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