A statement from Raymond A. Tierney, the Suffolk County District Attorney.
Jan 13, 2025
The statement is from Raymond A. Tierney, the Suffolk County District Attorney. He's emphasizing the importance of keeping the identities of sexual assault victims private, citing both legal and ethical reasons.
Legally, they can't release victim names due to New York's Civil Rights Law (Section 50-B). However, the primary reason is to protect the victims from potential re-traumatization through the spread of their names online. The District Attorney encourages the media to adopt the same approach to give victims the necessary privacy and respect they deserve.