Little Hope for Change
the Catholic hierarchy engaged in systematic deception Brian Dionne said he didn't need a grand jury to tell him the Catholic hierarchy engaged in systematic deception to protect sexual predators. He's known it for 40 years, he said, almost since he was first molested by a priest while serving as a choirboy. And like many alleged … [Read more...] about Little Hope for Change
State Must End Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse
A “Zero-Tolerance” Policy. Massachusetts has an historic opportunity to establish a “zero-tolerance” policy for child sexual abuse. The Legislature must pass, before the upcoming recess, bills that would eliminate the civil and criminal statutes of limitation for these heinous crimes. Reform is necessary if the state is serious about … [Read more...] about State Must End Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse
Senate tightens sex abuse penalties
Its Version of “jessica’s Law,”. The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed its version of "Jessica's Law," a get-tough measure on sexual predators that includes a possible death penalty for those who are twice convicted of raping children under 14. "I can think of no more solemn duty than the protection of our most innocent and … [Read more...] about Senate tightens sex abuse penalties
