In a potentially important development, the Orthodox Union in New York has made a statement that it will not oppose the Child Victims Act presently under consideration in the NY State Legislature. Today, the bill is supposed to be voted on in committee before heading to the full assembly, if it makes it out of the committee.
Since there have been a recent spate of sexual abuse allegations against New York rabbis, the announcement is somewhat of a surprise, albeit a welcome one. The statement of the Union notes that those who’ve been sexually abused have a right to pursue justice in a court of law.
The Catholic Church remains staunchly opposed to the legislation and the 7 dioceses, including the Archdiocese of New York have lobbied hard in opposition to the measure.