Calif. Lifts Statute of Limitations on Sex Abuse Suits

By Richard Gonzales

Published January 2, 2003 at 11:00 PM CST

California is lifting the statute of limitations on sexual molestation lawsuits. Lifting the statute for one year opens the way for new lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by Roman Catholic priests and others over several decades. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports.

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