NEW YORK
New York Daily News
BY
EDGAR SANDOVAL
MEGAN CERULLO
STEPHEN REX BROWN
The Catholic Church’s powerbrokers should listen to their better angels!
That was the message from city parishioners in favor of changing a law that prevents many victims of child sex abuse from seeking justice. Current state law prohibits the victims from bringing criminal charges or civil claims against abusers after the victim’s 23rd birthday.
“It should definitely be extended. It’s a terrible thing, and I know people who have had encounters and I feel very sorry for them. I don’t think that’s what our religion should be,” said Annette Gould, who attends Masses at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Araceli Colato, who had just attended the Sunday service at the storied house of worship, agreed.
“It’s never too late for justice. People deserve a say, even if years have passed. I understand why the church wants to keep the law as is, but it’s not fair,” Colato, 27, said. “In most cases, victims become adults. But they can’t do anything about it.”
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