Sex-abuse survivors and advocates are slamming City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for blocking a “look-back” bill that would give more victims the ability to sue — including against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate.
Jesse Campoamor, a lobbyist working with a firm repping scores of plaintiffs against the city, said he can’t recall a bill with this level of council support having trouble reaching the floor and getting a vote.
He suggested the issue could come down to simply petty politics. 3
“I usually steer clear of speculation, but there’s been chatter that some lingering tension from the last mayoral race may be at play, that the speaker was disappointed the bill’s author [Queens Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers] endorsed [ex-Gov. Andrew] Cuomo over her despite their long-standing me

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