State attorneys general have useful tools at their disposal, but the wheels are likely to turn slowly
Source: The Pennsylvania report on clergy sex abuse spawned a wave of probes nationwide. Now what?
‘Punished’ for being sexually abused in York County: Jehovah’s Witnesses’ culture of cover-up
Sarah Brooks was always a faithful Jehovah’s Witness, until she was sexually abused by members of her church. She was 15. Church elders punished her and her abusers.
York Daily Record: ‘Punished’ for being sexually abused in York County: Jehovah’s Witnesses’ culture of cover-up
Federal prosecutors open probe into clergy sex abuse in Pennsylvania
Two people familiar with the probe say federal prosecutors have served subpoenas on dioceses across the state that seek a trove of sensitive files and testimony from church leaders.
Source: Federal prosecutors open probe into clergy sex abuse in Pennsylvania
‘It’s a disaster’: Senate leader laments end of sex abuse victims bill, open to talks
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 for more talks.
Source: ‘It’s a disaster’: Senate leader laments end of sex abuse victims bill, open to talks
How a Catholic sex abuse report in Pennsylvania echoed around the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an investigation into child sex abuse within Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic churches, the latest fallout of widespread allegations made public by a grand jury probe this summer. Here’s a timeline of events since the report’s release.
Source: How a Catholic sex abuse report in Pennsylvania echoed around the U.S.
Sen. Bill could waive statute of limitations
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/
Pennsylvania AG Shapiro: New information has surfaced since Catholic sex abuse report
Pennsylvania meeting highlights abuse problems among Jehovah’s Witnesses
June 2018 meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania attended by the press, activists, attorneys, and state politicians. Presents Watchtower policy related to Jehovah’s Witness child abusers.
