by Michele Betti, Attorney | Jun 11, 2017 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News, Child Sexual Abuse New York
News: June 7, 2017 Today, June 7, 2017, the New York State Assembly passed the Child Victims’ Act by a vote of 127-9! Assemblywoman Marge Markey of Queens led the fight for many years since 2006. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal of Manhattan has picked up the reins...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Apr 16, 2016 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News, Child Sexual Abuse New York
Margaret Markey, state assemblywoman, has introduced legislation regarding childhood sexual abuse since 2006. The Queens lawmaker proposes that legislation would allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to seek criminal charges and file civil lawsuits. Her attempts to...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Feb 26, 2015 | Betti & Associates Case Opinions - News, Child Sexual Abuse New York
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | https://bettiandassociates.com New York State law limits residency strictly for higher-risk sex offenders who are also subject to a sentence of probation or parole. Local communities need local control to set restrictions to...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Jan 10, 2012 | Child Sexual Abuse New York
IN THE WAKE OF PENN STATE AND NOW SYRACUSE, NEW YORK CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE TURNS TO THE SECULAR ARENA By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | https://bettiandassociates.com With the news of Penn State and now Syracuse University, child sexual abuse has become mainstream...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Jan 28, 2011 | Child Sexual Abuse New York
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | January 28, 2011 When the New York State Sex Offender Registration Act took effect on January 21, 1996, the aim of the original statute was to assist local law enforcement agencies and to protect communities by requiring sex...
by admin | Jul 5, 2010 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News, Child Sexual Abuse New York, Clergy Abuse
New York and through out the USA Catholic Church lobbying to block legislation reforms that extend statutes of limitations. By MICHELE BETTI | b&a opinions The New York Times wrote an editorial about how the Catholic Church is working over time to stop the...