Today in Ri History: Former Priest Challenges Statute of Limitations

By Thomas J. Morgan
Providence Journal
October 3, 2012

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A year ago today:

No charges will be filed in the death of a Fall River woman whose body floated to the surface two days after she drowned on June 26 in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pool.

5 years ago today:

Two youths armed with air guns disrupt a cross-country meet at Barrington High School when they shoot two runners with plastic ammunition.

20 years ago today:

Former priest James R. Porter likely will challenge on constitutional grounds the child molestation charges brought against him in North Attleboro, Fall River and New Bedford between 1961 and 1967, local criminal lawyers say. A key issue is expected to be the state's statute of limitations.