Pennsylvanians to Get More Time on Sex Abuse Charges, Suits

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A bill to provide more time to file charges or lawsuits over sexual abuse is on its way to Pennsylvania’s governor. The House also Thursday sent legislation to invalidate confidentiality agreements that aim to keep child sexual abuse victims from talking to investigators. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf says he’ll sign the bills. The move capped a debate propelled by last year’s landmark grand jury report into child molestation by Roman Catholic priests.


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