Jehovah's Witnesses… Groundbreaking Lawsuits Claim Jehovah’s Witnesses Covered Up Years of Child Sexual Abuse – Newsweek 13 Aug 201918 Oct 2019 Two lawsuits being filed this week are targeting the leadership of the Jehovah's Witnesses for what the plaintiffs claim is a history of child sexual abuse. Heather Steele, 48, and…
Legislation… New child protection laws in Tennessee go into effect July 1; Statute of Limitations 16 Jul 201918 Oct 2019 TENNESSEE (WJHL) – Several new laws aiming to protect children from sexual predators and human trafficking are set to take effect July 1 in Tennessee. The laws include major legislation…
Catholic Church… Pa. court finds merit in lawsuit filed by victim of clergy sex abuse despite expired statute of limitations [case involving fraud; coverup] 12 Jun 201918 Oct 2019 The decision handed by the Pennsylvania Superior Court could open the way for lawsuits against Catholic dioceses even in cases where the statute of limitations has expired. The unanimous opinion…
Investigations… Legislature eliminates statute of limitations for child sex crimes, the ‘most important’ reform in decades to support survivors 10 Apr 201918 Oct 2019 Supporters say this is the "most important move" the Legislature has made to support sexual-assault survivors in decades. Source - Seattle Times, WA: Legislature eliminates statute of limitations for child…
Culture Change… NY Child Victims Act: What new law means for sex abusers, victims 5 Feb 201928 Feb 2019 Legislators said the Child Victims Act will pass as the Catholic Church eases its long-held opposition to the bill. Decade-long battle Survivors of child sexual assault will earn a victory…
Catholic Church… DC attorney general proposes bill to make clergy mandatory reporters 5 Feb 201928 Feb 2019 The bill would extend to a range of positions and professions across church, state, and private insitutions, but provides explicit exemptions for the confessional, and priests would not be required…
Catholic Church… Cardinal Timothy Dolan Proves Once Again the Church Will Never Reform Itself without the Law and Civil Society Behind It 18 Jan 201928 Feb 2019 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the Child Victims Act, for which we have been fighting for 15 years, will pass this year with his full support. With…
Legislation… Gov. Cuomo: Child Victims Act to be included in executive budget 12 Jan 201928 Feb 2019 ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that the Child Victims Act will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget. Gov. Cuomo vows to enact…
Jehovah's Witnesses… California court upholds $4 million sex abuse judgment against Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower organization 7 Jan 201928 Feb 2019 RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California appeals court has affirmed a more than $4 million judgment against the nation's leading body of Jehovah's Witnesses in favor of a woman…
Legislation… ‘It’s a disaster’: Senate leader laments end of sex abuse victims bill, open to talks 22 Oct 201818 Oct 2019 Yet again, efforts to reform Pennsylvania's child sex crimes laws appear to have failed in the Legislature. The Senate's top leader on Wednesday lamented the failure, but left room open…
Catholic Church… Florida AG Pam Bondi launches statewide investigation into sexual abuse by priests 5 Oct 201816 Oct 2018 Posted By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida on Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 10:45 am https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/10/05/florida-ag-pam-bondi-launches-statewide-investigation-into-sexual-abuse-by-priests
Legislation… Sen. Bill could waive statute of limitations 29 Sep 201816 Oct 2018 House amendment would open a 2-year window for now-adult victims of childhood abuse to file claims. http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/09/sen-bill-could-waive-statute-of-limitations/
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