The administrator of the fund said she wanted to approve the final awards before Tuesday — the second anniversary of Mr. Epstein’s death. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Sex Crimes”
Cuomo Aide Who Says He Groped Her Files Criminal Complaint in Albany
By Gotham Rex on August 6, 2021
The complaint from the woman, an executive assistant whose name has not been publicized, increases the possibility that Gov. Andrew Cuomo could face criminal charges. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo Faces Multiple Criminal Investigations
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
District attorneys in Manhattan and Nassau and Westchester Counties separately announced that they were investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s actions. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Stands in a Long Line of Politicians Accused of Mistreating Women
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
Nearly all have faced calls to resign, and only some have heeded them. But few have faced an inquiry as expansive and public as the one into the New York governor’s actions. Source: New York Times
What’s the Best Way to Protect Sex Workers? Depends on Whom You Ask.
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2021
There are two competing bills in New York: One would punish pimps and customers, while the other would decriminalize the entire trade. Source: New York Times
Keith Raniere, Leader of Nxivm, Ordered to Pay $3.4 Million to Victims
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
The compensation to 21 victims includes payments to remove brandings of Keith Raniere’s initials that were seared into some women’s skin. Source: New York Times
Why Do Prosecutors Reject Sexual Assault Cases?
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2021
Little has changed in recent years with how accusations of rape are dealt with in New York City, a review of data found. Source: New York Times
‘Nobody Believed Me’: How Rape Cases Get Dropped
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2021
While the Me Too movement led to greater awareness about the prevalence of rape, prosecutors in New York City still struggle to prove sexual assault accusations. Source: New York Times
Harvey Weinstein to Be Extradited to Los Angeles to Face Rape Charges
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2021
The decision, by Judge Kenneth Case of Erie County Court, ends months of successful delays by Mr. Weinstein’s lawyers. Source: New York Times
Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
Donald Trump is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Mr. Trump of raping her. Source: New York Times
Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Suicide Could Avoid Prosecution
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
Two jail guards accused of browsing the internet and napping while Jeffrey Epstein killed himself reached a deal with prosecutors. Source: New York Times
Harvey Weinstein to Face Charges in Los Angeles as Early as May
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2021
The producer faces more than a dozen counts of sexual assault involving five different women. Source: New York Times
Scott Stringer Is Accused of Sexual Assault
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
Jean Kim said Mr. Stringer assaulted her when she worked on his campaign 20 years ago and warned her not to tell anyone. He denied the allegation. Source: New York Times
Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Prostitution, Part of Nationwide Shift
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2021
The district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., moved to dismiss thousands of cases dating back decades, amid a growing movement to change the criminal justice system’s approach to prostitution. Source: New York Times
Queens Man Is Charged in 1976 Killing of Pregnant Teenager Evelyn Colon
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2021
Luis Sierra, 63, of Ozone Park, was arrested this week in the killing of Evelyn Colon, a Jersey City 15-year-old whose dismembered remains were found along a riverbank in Pennsylvania, the authorities said. Source: New York Times