FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, file photo, Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference in Sacramento, Calif. Newsom has signed a law giving child sexual assault victims more time to file lawsuits.
The law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom gives victims of childhood sexual abuse until age 40, or five years from discovery of the abuse, to file civil lawsuits. The previous limit had been 26, or within three years from discovery of the abuse. California is at least the third state this year to take this step. Earlier this year, New York and New Jersey raised their statutes of limitations to age 55. New York also suspended its statute of limitations for one year, leading to hundreds of lawsuits against hospitals, schools, the Roman Catholic Church and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
“I’ve turned my life back in a positive direction, and I’m trying to work through that event,” he said. A statement from Boy Scouts of America said the organization cares “deeply about all victims of child abuse and sincerely apologize to anyone who was harmed during their time in Scouting.” The statement noted the organization has put in safeguards like mandatory youth protection training and background checks while banning one-on-one interactions.
Hysterical...this being signed into law by a man who cheated on his wife with his campaign’s manager!!! LiberalHypocrisyExposed
I wish I could afford to live in California
But surely wade robson cant sue again as it says 5 years AFTER discovery and so if he was 2013 it's been 6 years so a year over
Stupid
I do think this is a step in the right direction. However I do see alot of comments saying that the victim shouldn't be doubted, And I do agree. However, justice is a system to discover truth of society morals in my opinion. So immediately condemning anyone for any crime is wrong
Won't help James though he's 42 (I think)
You should not be allowed to file a civil lawsuit without filing criminal charges.
There goes Hollywood.
well OPRAH WINFREY had several sex harassment accusations on Africa who she paid in settlements and getting avoid on media scandalous, she helping Harvey Weinstein and others behind too, also rumors she took girls from Africa for sex slaves to the rich elites
Im gonna deviate from popular opinion and say that this’s too much - or at the very least there needs to be provisions that necessitate hard evidence to back up testimony alone after a certain point. Memories are faulty and he/she said is dangerous alone.
Why is there a fucking limit at all?!?!?
What BS! The only people that will be gaining from this stupid new law is ambulance chasing lawyers.
So I guess Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims will be able to sue his Estate as well! Correct? MJINNOCENT
Silkbrah Why is there any limit at all?
maggieNYT However nice this may seem, you left the part out where California made pedophilia a mental illness therefore not punishable by jail time. Instead the pedos get 2 years of 'therapy' while free. Thanks Newsom, pedophile lover!!
More bad judgment by democrats! Because the time was extended for victims to file civil lawsuits, it will encourage a countless number of people to file claims. Mr. Kavanaugh is an example of baseless crime! This opens the floodgates for that kind of hatred to continue! Scary...
maggieNYT YESSSSSS!!!!!
As a former child sexual abuse treatment therapist, this isn't enough. NO statute of limitations reporting to law enforcement, investigations. Victims deserve justice at any age. Perps deserve to never rest easy. Atty's turn down unprofitable lawsuits. Not fair!
40 is better than no limit I guess.
California has weaponized every claim and abandoned due process and unfair prosecution. Statutes of limitations exist for good reasons and memories change significantly over time.
Child abuse up to age 35?
california is crushing it lately
Honestly if it takes that long to discovered you were sexually abused without knowledge is it really sexual abuse or a moment on a couch with a psychiatrist, Don't get me wrong Child sex abuse should be immediate death! But the delayed memories cannot be believed and been proven
What the hell does “5 years from discovery” mean?
What's the point? MONEY!!! Shouldn't happen at all all all all all all all all not to girl not to boy. I wish noone report to anyone and each one learn how to be slefsaver.
F: you know you're making this entirely too easy for me to figure out inyourface34
Colorado and Iowa need to follow suit.
My child was molested by a neighbor. The police and DA know but, she won't make a statement. She thinks she won't be believed and that he won't really be punished anyway. She doesn't want to be revictimized by the system. Sadly, she likely isn't wrong.
Wait, California passed a law and it's NOT batshit crazy!?
California governor has it going on!!💙🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸💙🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
What BS.
KatiePhang There should be no limits
Does anyone know the limits in Texas?
TributeProjects I can't wait until it's forever. I was 30 when I realized I could have worked in Australia until 26, 35 when I realized I was too old to fly helecopters for the military, and 41 before I believed and recognized every assault. 40 is a start.
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How generous
The question lingers. Was I diddled?
California, New York and New Jersey. All Democratic Governors. They walk the talk.
maggieNYT Child Advocacy Centers are key!
More money for the lawyers. Instead of worrying about what cones afterwards how about passing a law that would prevent it from happening in the first place.
More California nonsense
How about life and no time limit. Trauma reactions don't work to a tidy timeframes.
This is good.😐
More people will com forward.
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They will have a lot of time to file against Bill and Killary ClintonCrimeFamily ClintonSexualAbuse
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