Citywide, rapes were up 16%, largely due to a state law that went into effect in September 2024, which rightfully broadened the legal definition of rape to capture the full range of these crimes. Within that increase, Domestic violence related rapes rose by 25% and now account for roughly half of all reported rape cases citywide. That's why domestic violence cases, including sexual violence Are now being handled through the NYPD's Domestic Violence Unit with the focused attention that they require. I am looking forward to that. (09:50–10:00)
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Asserts that domestic violence-related rapes increased by 25% and make up about half of reported cases.
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