(Joe Penney/Reuters)A Brooklyn hospital illegally billed dozens of sexual assault victims for their forensic rape examinations, an investigation by the New York attorney general’s office has revealed. Between January 2015 and February 2017, the Brooklyn Hospital Center conducted 86 exams, known as rape kits. We have found, contrary to law, that way too often they have to worry.”New York state law requires that hospitals provide free emergency care to people who have been sexually assaulted. Many rape survivors prefer not to charge their private insurance companies to maintain privacy and confidentiality, Schneiderman said. In a settlement with Schneiderman’s office, the Brooklyn hospital has agreed not to bill sexual assault victims for their forensic examinations.

Source: Washington Post November 29, 2017 11:29 UTC