New York A04862 implements "Cassie's law" to allow crime victims to sue those who hide crime evidence for money.
New York A04862, known as "Cassie's law," establishes a private right of action for crime victims against individuals or entities who conceal evidence of a crime in exchange for compensation. Victims can sue within five years of discovering the concealment. The law aims to void contracts that facilitate criminal assistance and does not limit other legal rights or remedies.
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