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Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits

Maryland's Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a law ending the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits in a 4-3 ruling.
The Child Victims Act of 2023 was signed into law by Governor Wes Moore after a report detailed widespread abuse by Baltimore clergy.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy to protect its assets before the law took effect, anticipating numerous lawsuits.
David Lorenz of the Survivors Network praised the ruling as a victory for survivors, allowing them to seek justice and expose predators.

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WTEN

Special meeting for Pittsfield City and school leadership on child sex abuse prevention

Pittsfield, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The City of Pittsfield leadership and the school committee will be deciding on training for students, parents and staff regarding inappropriate relationships. Two administrators are on administrative leave relating to sexual misconduct charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In a special joint session, the Pittsfield School Committee and City Council liste…

1 month ago·Albany, United States

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Arkansas Times

Lawsuits over decades-old child sexual abuse derailed by state appellate court ruling

The court’s ruling was on one case brought by plaintiffs who say they were sexually abused by a former doctor, but it will affect many others.

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WWLP

Parents of Springfield student allegedly abused by teacher file lawsuit

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The parents of a girl who was allegedly groomed, sexually harassed, and sexually abused by her teacher are suing the City of Springfield as well as the teacher and two school principals. In the court documents obtained by 22News, the parents who are being represented by the law firm of Alekman Ditusa allege in a federal lawsuit that their daughter was victimized by Robert Gayle, her social studies teacher at Stem Midd…

1 month ago·Springfield, United States

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WBAL-TV

Maryland Supreme Court upholds Child Victims Act of 2023

The Maryland Supreme Court on Monday upheld the constitutionality of a state law that ended the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits.

1 month ago·Baltimore, United States

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Maryland Matters

Court rules 2023 Child Victims Act is constitutional - Maryland Matters

The Maryland Supreme Court, in a narrow 4-3 ruling, upheld a 2023 state law that lifted the statute of limitations on civll suits in child sexual abuse cases. (File photo by Bennett Leckrone/Maryland Matters)A 2023 state law that lifted a 20-year statute of limitations on lawsuits against public and private entities involved in incidents of sexual abuse, essentially allowing victims to file suit at any time, is constitutional. The Supreme Court …

1 month ago·Takoma Park, United States

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Maryland's highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits

Maryland’s Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a 2023 law that ended the state’s statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed widespread wrongdoing

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