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Category: Statute of Limitations

News…

New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims

8 May 202017 May 2020
NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits…
Legislation…

Montana sees flurry of child sex abuse lawsuits as deadline approaches

29 Apr 202017 May 2020
The one-year window Montana lawmakers opened to give child sex abuse survivors a chance to bring old claims is closing soon, and a flurry of lawsuits is hitting the courts.…
Investigations…

‘I Want to Be Heard’: Adult Sex-Abuse Victims Demand New Rights [NYT]

25 Oct 20191 Nov 2019
For more info click on link
Catholic Church…

NY Diocese Files for Bankruptcy in Light of Misconduct Suits

19 Sep 201918 Oct 2019
Rochester is the state's first to seek court protection. It may not be the last (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester was the first in New York…
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…
Catholic Church…

Pa. House committees advance more grand jury recommendations on Catholic clergy abuse | Pennsylvania Capital-Star

15 Apr 201918 Oct 2019
The votes came less than a week after the full chamber gave the OK to a civil window for older sex abuse victims. Source: Pa. House committees advance more grand…
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…
Investigations…

N.J. sexual-assault victims will soon have more time to sue abusers under bill that just passed

25 Mar 201918 Oct 2019
Despite opposition from the Catholic Church, lawmakers passed a bill expanding the statute of limitations for sexual assault in New Jersey. Source: www.nj.com N.J. sexual-assault victims will soon have more…
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…
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/
News…

Illinois wipes out statute of limitations for child sex abuse

1 Jul 201818 Oct 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed legislation that will remove the statutes of limitation for sexual abuse crimes. Rauner signed the measure Friday. Sponsor state Sen. Michael…

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  • Montana sees flurry of child sex abuse lawsuits as deadline approaches 29 Apr 2020
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