Celebrities, Politicians Face Sexual-Abuse Suits Ahead of NY Law Expiration

  • Mayor Adams and Ex-Governor Cuomo are among those sued
  • Deadline to file suits under New York law was this week

The list of defendants includes New York Mayor Eric Adams, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and rock legend Axl Rose.

Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg
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A flurry of high-profile sexual-abuse lawsuits were filed in New York this week to beat the expiration of a state law that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on civil abuse and harassment claims, no matter how old.

The list of defendants includes New York Mayor Eric Adams, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and rock legend Axl Rose, all of whom could face jury trials if the claims against them aren’t dismissed or settled.