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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) –
A State Senator is speaking out on behalf of adults who say they were victims of sexual assault years or even decades ago.
Marc Panepinto (D-Buffalo) says New York is one of the worst states in the country to help survivors of childhood sexual assault. He stood side by side with two victims on Friday morning, calling for a repeal of the statute of limitations for sexual abuse against minors.
Under current law, adults in New York that have been sexually abused must make a claim by the age of 23.
Victims say that in some cases, that is not enough time. Advocates say there may be too much trauma, fear and repressed memories for the victim to feel he or she can come forward.
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