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Survivors describe sexual abuse as New York Child Victims Act goes into effect

A groundbreaking new law took effect overnight in New York. The Child Victims Act gives sexual abuse survivors, barred by a statue of limitations, a one year window to file a civil lawsuit against their alleged perpretrators and institutions. Nikki Battiste reports.
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