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Yes, but it’s complicated and largely depends on the type of proceeding (criminal or civil court) and the age of the victim at the time of the assault (under or over eighteen). Many states don’t limit sexual assault prosecutions. But in California criminal court, if the victim was under eighteen at the time of the… Continue reading Is There a Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault?
In what has become a rarity, Democrats and Republicans joined forces to ban mandatory arbitration sexual harassment clauses. As lawmakers considered the Ending Forced Arbitration Act, former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson worked to enlist Republican supporters on what was essentially a Democrat issue. A mandatory arbitration clause prevented Carlson from suing Fox News for… Continue reading Lawmakers Approve Landmark #MeToo Legislation
Most Roman Catholic bishops in The Golden State have joined a lawsuit seeking to overturn Assembly Bill 218’s extension of the statute of limitations in cases of prior child sexual abuse. The bishops argued that the extension makes it almost impossible to gather evidence and defend these claims in court. In fact, this law “seeks… Continue reading Bishops Fight Extending Time Limits to File for Sex Abuse Cases
In recent years, reports of sexual violence have increased dramatically. A more understanding cultural environment has encouraged more victims to come forward. Part of this environment includes victim-friendly laws, such as California’s recent statute of limitations change. These legal changes enable attorneys to do more than obtain compensation for victims. These laws also help lawyers… Continue reading Top 3 Sexual Abuse Treatment Options Survivors Should Know
Declining membership also contributed to the Boy Scouts of America’s Delaware filing. The action could be one of the largest bankruptcy cases in history and could end the avalanche of lawsuits the organization faces. Boy Scouts of America (BSA) officials hope the filing will enable the 110-year-old organization to remain operational and also create a… Continue reading Boy Scouts Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Avoid Sex Abuse Actions
Rideshare industry giant Uber recently released its first-ever U.S. safety report, covering the years 2017 and 2018. Most of the news articles surrounding the release have focused on the report’s discussion of reported sexual assaults committed by (and against) Uber drivers. As of yet, Uber’s principal competitor Lyft has not as released a similar report.… Continue reading Rideshare Services and Sexual Misconduct
In Catholic Churches around the country, laws which extended the statute of limitations have turned priests against their parishioners. Since 2009, lawmakers around the country have proposed some two hundred measures which would extend the statute of limitations in sexual abuse cases. In some cases, the fight became personal. During one of his homilies, a… Continue reading The Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitation Controversy
A jury will soon her testimony in a case that could affect the legal landscape of sexual abuse cases for some time to come. The lawsuit accuses Shunichi Fujishima, a USA Swimming coach at a Stockton club, of abusing a girl who had just turned 12 years old. A judge recently sentenced Fujishima to twelve… Continue reading Trial Begins in USA Swimming Sexual Abuse Case
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