Colorado Lawmakers Open “Look Back” Window For Child Sex Abuse Survivors
In 2021, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill to open a 3-year look back window. Older survivors of child sexual abuse had until 2024 to file legal claims.
Category: Clergy Abuse News
We cover recent news about priest sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and other religious organizations. Learn more about clergy abuse investigations, lawsuits, bankruptcies, victim settlements and how victims are taking a stand.
New Orleans Archdiocese Files For Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic
The New Orleans Archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in 2020. The bankruptcy affects priest abuse lawsuits and the archdiocese’s debt payments.
FBI Opens Investigation Into Sex Abuse in New Orleans Archdiocese
The FBI has opened an investigation into allegations that priests in the New Orleans archdiocese trafficked children across state lines to molest them.
Former Cleveland Priest Father Robert McWilliams Given Life Sentence
Former Cleveland priest Robert McWilliams was sentenced to life in prison for child sexual exploitation. Four days later, he took his own life.
Time Of Discovery May Help Survivors
Discovery rules can give survivors more legal options. Recently, a survivor in Mississippi was able to win an appeal thanks to a discovery rule.
Maine Diocese Substantiates Allegations Of Abuse
A review board for the Portland Diocese found abuse allegations against two priests to be credible. Courts had dismissed allegations against one of the priests.
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