SHAM: OH Clergy Abuse Bill Undergoes Major Revisions
A victim's advocates group is calling the revised clergy abuse bill a "sham" and an "illusion to make the Legislature look good.." Lawmakers dropped a proposal that would have allowed victims to sue for abuse that occurred as long as 35 years ago and allowed a 1 year window for those that missed the deadline. The new bill establishes a much shorter period to file suit, but does give the state attorney general the authority to file a civil action on behalf of the abused. Associated Press, Columbus Dispatch 03/29/2006 Read Article: Columbus Dispatch
A victim's advocates group is calling the revised clergy abuse bill a "sham" and an "illusion to make the Legislature look good.." Lawmakers dropped a proposal that would have allowed victims to sue for abuse that occurred as long as 35 years ago and allowed a 1 year window for those that missed the deadline. The new bill establishes a much shorter period to file suit, but does give the state attorney general the authority to file a civil action on behalf of the abused. Associated Press, Columbus Dispatch 03/29/2006 Read Article: Columbus Dispatch
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