WASHINGTON (DC)
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D.C. City Council member David Grosso (I-At Large) has introduced the Childhood Protection Against Sexual Abuse Amendment Act of 2015 that would eliminate the statute of limitations for the recovery of damages arising out of sexual abuse that occurred when a victim was a minor.
The bill creates a two-year window for individuals whose claims were previously time-barred.
“There are few actions more depraved than sexual violence or abuse against children,” said Grosso.
“Because most victims of childhood sexual abuse do not come forward until much later in their adult lives, we need to ensure that the statute of limitations is not a barrier to justice. A person who victimizes a child should never be able to hide behind time.”
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