Hundreds of child sex abuse cases expected today

Plus, Ivanka skewered No Images? Click here       By Emily Peck Justice delayed Something fairly amazing is happening in New York today, as hundreds of victims of child sex abuse are expected to file lawsuits against their abusers — and the institutions where they worked — for incidents that occurred a long time ago. It's the start of a one-year litigation window that allows people to file civil lawsuits for sexual assault that had previously fallen outside the statute of limitations in the state. (Read more about it here.) California opened up a similar litigation window more than a decade ago for sex abuse victims, and the Catholic Church wound up paying them $1.2 billion to victims. The church is bracing for a similar hit in New York. “This is a momentous time for courageous survivors who have waited so long for justice in New York,” a lawyer whose firm plans to file hundreds of molestation lawsuits Wednesday told the Associated Press. Already on Wednesday, Jennifer Araoz, one of the dozens of women who said they were abused by the recently deceased Jeffrey Epstein, sued his estate. “While I am angry that Mr. Epstein’s death means he will never personally answer to me in the court of law," Araoz told reporters on a conference call Wednesday. "My resolve to pursue justice is only strengthened." READ MORE Before you go ... follow me on Twitter @EmilyRPeck     Here's what else you need to know Every Single Fruit And Veggie You Should (Definitely) Eat Every Day Ivanka Trump Skewered Over Her ‘Quiet’ Work On Gun Control  I Love Living With My Best Friend, So I Bought A House With Her And Her Husband     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!     HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More. The reality of being a woman — by the numbers. Like what you see? Share it with a friend. Did someone forward this email? Subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out The Good Life. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe