Before the Child Victim Act and the Adult Survivors Act, time-barred allegations of sexual assault were often litigated as outright defamation lawsuits. (Credit: Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)

As look-back windows continue to allow lawsuits filed against alleged abusers, more accused are turning to insurance to cover the cost of ongoing litigation.

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Emily Saul

Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering New York's downstate courts. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_