Conservative Institute By Ryan Ledendecker
There was an interesting legal development at the hands of the Maine Supreme Court that resulted in the inability to file claims regarding childhood sexual abuse cases, which often happened decades after the assault.
According to reports, the state’s high court struck down a state law that removed the statute of limitations for filing such legal actions.
The ruling from the Maine Supreme Court was the conclusion of a years-long legal battle, according to the reports.
What happened?
Some of the claims from the dozen or so plaintiffs who say they were sexually victimized by the clergy of the church reached as far back as the 1950s, creating a complicated legal mess on both sides.
The lawsuits were only possible thanks to a law passed by Maine lawmakers that removed the statute of limitations for filing those types of lawsuits. That law was passed in 2021.
The outlet noted:
In a lengthy opinion released this week, the court acknowledged the long-lasting consequences of child sexual abuse but said the 2021 statute in question was outside the state Legislature’s authority.
Not surprisingly, the Catholic diocese in the state mounted its own legal challenge against the law, ultimately arguing that it was unconstitutional.
The attorney for about 100 victims who decided to take legal actions, Attorney Michael Bigos, released a statement in the wake of the Maine Supreme Court ultimately siding with the diocese.
“Of course, there is no statute of limitations on the enduring pain caused by childhood sexual abuse,” Bigos said. “These survivors deserve accountability from those that enabled child sex abuse and to receive long overdue justice…
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So, is that a back door admission by the state of Maine that they may have a little sexual abuse going on by some churches. Worse, that they know it’s likely true and shielding their asses?? Well, now the leak is out. Sadly guys, no prior pardons from Biden on this one.