CRJ Professor and Chair Lavery pens op-ed in The Hill on Epstein survivors stepping forward
Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice and Security Cathryn Lavery, PhD, had an op-ed piece on the courage of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors and the broader implications for how our criminal justice system treats victims published in The Hill.
Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice and Security Cathryn Lavery, PhD, had an op-ed piece on the courage of Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors and the broader implications for how our criminal justice system treats victims published in The Hill.
The article underscores the systemic failures that allowed exploitation to persist, while also emphasizing the urgent need for reforms that protect, believe, and support survivors of trafficking and sexual violence. According to Lavery, when survivors of Epstein step forward, it’s not merely a personal act, but also a political one that challenges entrenched power, demanding accountability from institutions that too often silence or dismiss victims.
In The Hill piece, she also discusses how coverage on the courage of Epstein’s survivors needs to go beyond momentary headlines and be followed by real change.
This involves training law enforcement in trauma-informed practices; courtroom protections for survivors, such as shield law and confidential testimony; the providing of long-term resources, such as stable housing, mental health care and job training, so that lives may be rebuilt; and, finally, accountability of the system itself; that is, a willingness to confront those with power and wealth who finance trafficking and sexual violence.
Is Trump Engaging In Political Prosecution — And Can He Get Away With It?
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman pens an op-ed in The Hill about President Donald Trump’s political prosecutions, examining the legal and constitutional implications while highlighting the potential threats to the integrity of the justice system.
Inside City Hall
Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman joined Errol Louis on Spectrum News NY1’s Inside City Hall to analyze the latest developments in the mayoral race. Professor Tamman noted that independent candidate Jim Walden’s withdrawal likely benefits Andrew Cuomo, given their overlapping voter bases. She added that the race is consolidating, with a likely one-on-one matchup between Cuomo and Mondani.
Students Move In As Enrollment Ticks Up At Pace University
News 12 Westchester visited Pace’s Pleasantville campus to speak with excited students and report on Pleasantville’s enrollment gains—first-year applications are up 15%, first-year (domestic) enrollment rose 12%, and total enrollment increased 6% compared to last year— and News Break has the story.
What Evidence Links Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer To More Victims?
In the Long Island Press, Professor Bennett Gershman provides insight into the Gilgo Beach investigation, highlighting the role of circumstantial evidence in connecting the suspect to additional victims.
Hallyu From Korean Diaspora
Dyson Professor Seong Jae Min writes a piece in The Korea Times exploring how members of the Korean diaspora are reshaping global pop culture. Using Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters as a case study, he highlights how diaspora creators blend Korean tradition with Western storytelling to broaden the definition of “hallyu.” From films like Minari to artists like Audrey Nuna and Michelle Zauner, Professor Min argues that Korean culture is increasingly being reimagined through global, diasporic perspectives.
Pace University’s Publishing Program Emphasizes Adaptability
Pace’s MS in Publishing program is featured in Publishers Weekly as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Dyson Publishing Director Manuela Soares, a former Harry Potter editor, highlights the program’s affordability, industry-driven faculty, and hands-on opportunities like the Frankfurt and London Book Fairs. “To succeed in publishing, you need to be able to adapt,” Soares says.
Letitia James To Advance Fraud Appeal As DOJ Pressure Campaign Intensifies
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Professor Bennett Gershman offers legal analysis on the National Rifle Association (NRA) fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. “It almost looked to me like the Appellate Division was passing the buck to the Court of Appeals,” Gershman told The Hill, describing the unusual posture of the case. James originally filed suit against the NRA and Wayne LaPierre in 2020.
That North West Outfit, Kim Kardashian's TikTok And Why It's None Of Our Business
In USA Today, Dyson Professor Melvin Williams offers a sharp cultural analysis in two stories: The first examines public scrutiny of celebrity children, particularly North West, daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye. Williams notes she’s been “thrust into the spotlight” and turned into a talking point for celebrity parenting debates.
Canada Reports Rise In Americans Refugees
Haub Law Professor and Director of the Immigration Justice Clinic Amelia Wilson speaks to Newsweek about the emerging trend of U.S. citizens seeking asylum across the northern border. “I suspect that U.S. citizens seeking asylum in Canada are doing so because they genuinely feel they’re being persecuted and believe their government cannot or will not protect them,” Professor Wilson explains.
