New Jersey, like its larger neighbor New York, has been considering legislation to expand or abolish the statute of limitations concerning child sex abuse for a decade now. Each time legislation has been proposed in New Jersey it has been defeated. Not so this year. The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed a bill that would […]
Australian Cardinal Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Two Boys
Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s highest ranking Catholic official and the former head of Vatican finances, is heading to prison. The 77-year-old cardinal is not eligible for parole for three years. He plans to appeal his conviction and has consistently maintained his innocence. It was the second trial that eventually led to Pell’s conviction on charges […]
California Governor Jerry Brown Vetoes Bill Written to Assist Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Once again, Governor Jerry Brown has failed survivors of sexual abuse in California. As he did in 2013, Brown vetoed a bill that would have provided opportunities for sex abuse survivors in California to seek justice in the courts. The bill, written by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher (D-San Diego), would have allowed victims to file […]
Australian Archbishop Found Guilty of Covering Up Priest Abuse
Photo Credit to the Archdiocese of Adelaide via ncregister.com Just when the Catholic Church thought that it was getting a bit of positive traction with the media, another abuse case swallows any positivity and reminds the world about the ongoing problem of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. This time it’s Australia and it involves […]
Michigan State Settles with Larry Nassar Survivors for $500 Million
The trustees of Michigan State University have agreed to settle sexual abuse lawsuits concerning Dr. Larry Nassar for $500 million. The settlement will pay $425 million to the 332 girls and women who have come forward to date, averaging about $1.28 million per victim. Michigan State will set aside an additional $75 million in a […]
