The author of the bill that has paved the way for 12 former altar
boys, so far, to sue for alleged rape or sexual abuse they went through
in the hands of priests decades ago, said the sheer numbers come as a
shock but not necessarily a surprise.
Sen. Frank Blas Jr., R-Barrigada, said Thursday that providing a venue for individuals to seek justice and closure and preventing others from laying a hand on children today is worth the criticism he got in introducing Bill 326-33, to allow victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers and the institutions with which they are associated, at any time. Gov. Eddie Calvo signed the bill into law on Sept. 23.
http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/12/10/senators-growing-number-alleged-clergy-sex-abuse-victims-shocking-unfortunate/95130412/
Sen. Frank Blas Jr., R-Barrigada, said Thursday that providing a venue for individuals to seek justice and closure and preventing others from laying a hand on children today is worth the criticism he got in introducing Bill 326-33, to allow victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers and the institutions with which they are associated, at any time. Gov. Eddie Calvo signed the bill into law on Sept. 23.
http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2016/12/10/senators-growing-number-alleged-clergy-sex-abuse-victims-shocking-unfortunate/95130412/