The Aug. 18th 2012 edition of 'The Economist' reports:
"Efforts are under way in the legislatures of Arizona, Illinois, New York, Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Ohio and California (again) to extend statutes of limitations, according to Jeff Anderson, a lawyer who represents many victims of abuse."
http://www.economist.com/node/21560536
http://www.sol-reform.com/Pages/Resources.html
http://www.protectchildrenny.org/htm/Help.htm ( NY )
http://signon.org/sign/abolish-statute-of-limitatio?source=s.fwd&r_by=1961259 ( PA )
Is an extension of statutes of limitations coming to a state near you?
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People are disgusted about the recent Sandusky case. The last thing a legislator wants to do is create the appearance of being soft on any issue that leaves a child unprotected now.
Statutes in PA are based on the victim's 18th birthdate.
If a victim turns or has turned 18 on or after August 27, 2002 they have up until their 50th birthday to file criminal charges.
If I remember correctly, the statute before that stated that charges had to be filed before their 30th birthday so anyone born before August 27th, 2002 MAY be bound by the 30th birthdate mandate. There may be ways around this, but you'd have to contact an attorney or advocacy group for details.
I am REALLY hoping that the Sandusky trial will encourage victims to file. They deserve justice.
I've been told the WTS DIScourages JW to JW lawsuits (to put it mildly, I suppose). Victims have already lost their innocence. Between public humiliation and losing the support of their families, I can't even imagine the courage required to find justice for JWs.