Child Abuse
If PA senators don’t extend legal time limits for child sexual abuse cases, Governor threatens a special session
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A 2018 Grand Jury recommended the state temporarily lift legal time limits for survivors
Crime and Justice
PA House Poised To Vote On Abuse Survivor Amendment, But Time Runs Short
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A final vote could take place as early as next week, but time is running out to get the proposal before voters for the May primary.
Crime and Justice
After State Blunder, PA Abuse Victims Ask: ‘Who The Hell Are We Supposed To Trust?’
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When the Pennsylvania Department of State failed to advertise the proposed constitutional amendment that had been passed by the legislature, it halted a march toward justice for thousands of victims abused in the commonwealth.
Crime and Justice
House Sponsors Hope Derailed Sex Abuse Survivor Rights Amendment Will Get Back On Track
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“Pick your poison: either way, the Catholic Church is going to oppose it. We’re not going away. We’re not going to wait two years.”
Government
PA Victim Advocate Criticizes Senate “No” Vote As “Political Vendetta”
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“[He] made it very clear a year and a half ago that he had it out for me and was very vocal about that.”
App NEWS
Attorneys For Sex Abuse Victims Not Deterred By Boy Scout Bankruptcy
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“On some level, this is the Boy Scouts accepting responsibility for what happened.”
Crime and Justice
After Years Of Internal Fights, PA Legislature Overhauls Statute Of Limitations
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People abused as children will be able to file criminal suits against their abusers no matter how much time has passed.
Crime and Justice
Clergy Abuse Victims Call For Forgiveness
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The two men want to propose an alternative to the anger and bitterness the scandal has wrought.
New York Met Opera, James Levine Avoid Public Dispute; Settle Lawsuit
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The Metropolitan Opera suspended, and then fired, Levine after several men came forward with accusations that the conductor had sexually abused them.
Crime and Justice
Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse Plan To File Lawsuits August 14
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Beginning August 14, New Yorkers who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse will have a one year window of opportunity to file civil suits against their abusers
App NEWS
Several Former Boy Scout Leaders In Southern Tier Named In Child Abuse Report
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A Manhattan law firm has released the names of former Boy Scout leaders across New York who allegedly abused children.
Child Abuse
Lawyer Still Scratching Head Over Nixed Compensation Program In Rochester Diocese
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It’s been about a week since the Rochester Roman Catholic Diocese ended its compensation program for people who had been abused by clergy as children. This lawyer is still trying to make sense of it.
binghamton
Survivor Of Childhood Sexual Assault Continues Quest To Pass Erin’s Law In New York State
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The proposed law would also mandate instruction for parents, guardians and school personel on how to recognize the signs of child sexual abuse and how to respond.
Child Abuse
Ahead Of Diocese Report, Reaction To Syracuse Abuse Compensation Program
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The Roman Catholic Dioceses in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes have been running compensation programs for people with credible abuse claims. One diocese just announced they’re dismantling their program due to changes in state law. The other is releasing a report on the progress of their program.