NYS Survivors Push Bill S9960 for Trafficking Enablers
Key Questions
What is Bill S9960 about?
NYS survivors push Bill S9960 to hold trafficking enablers accountable with increased penalties. Epstein victims testified publicly for the first time before legislators.
Who testified at the Senate Codes Committee?
First-time public testimonies came from McGee, Espinal, de Silva, and Robb at the Senate Codes Committee. They urged action on trafficking bills.
What is Sen. Myrie's bill?
Sen. Myrie's bill allows Epstein survivors to seek damages from his estate and revives statutes of limitations. It passed committee and eyes 2026 passage.
Why is the Epstein estate relevant?
The $120M Epstein estate is dwindling amid federal stalls, prompting pushes to open it for lawsuits. Victims demand NY Dems act to let them sue.
What do Epstein victims want from NY lawmakers?
Victims urge removing legal restrictions for trafficking damages and increasing penalties for traffickers. Four women testified to make it easier to pursue cases.
What is the status of Myrie's bill?
Myrie's bill passed committee; survivors like Kathryn Robb call child sex abuse an epidemic needing legislative response.
Where did survivors speak out?
Epstein survivors spoke at the New York State Capitol and Senate Codes Committee, including live coverage by NBC New York.
What broader impact do survivors highlight?
Survivors like Carine de Deus and Lara Blume McGee emphasize the epidemic of trafficking, demanding action from NY lawmakers.
First-time public testimonies by McGee/Espinal/de Silva/Robb at Senate Codes; Myrie bill (estate damages/SOL revival) passed committee, eyes 2026 passage amid $120M estate dwindle/federal stalls.