SALT LAKE CITY — A proposal that would eliminate the statute of limitations on civil child sexual abuse cases received unanimous support from lawmakers, Monday. Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan, argued his bill would allow victims to seek the justice they deserve in court. “Every single day, someone who turns 22, loses any opportunity to […]
What justice feels like
Clergy sex rings not limited to RCC or Spain
On Wednesday, lawmakers debated a proposal that would strengthen protections for the victims. The Hidden Predator Act would extend the statute of limitations. That means victims would be able to file charges at a much older age. Survivors say that could bring victims and their abusers out of the shadows. “It allows victims to go […]
Statement by Barbara Dorris of St. Louis, Outreach Director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (314-503-0003, SNAPdorris@gmail.com): Could Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput possibly be more vague about the latest priest he’s suspended? Chaput claims the accusations against Fr. Louis J. Kolenkiewicz don’t involve “illegal or inappropriate contact with a minor,” but the Philadelphia […]
Father Louis J. Kolenkiewicz has been placed on administrative leave by Archbishop Chaput in response to concerns regarding his suitability for ministry.
NY: Mark your calendars — Apr. 22
A federal statute (18 U.S.C. §2259) requires that, in child sexual exploitation cases, a defendant must pay restitution for “the full amount of the victim’s losses.”