A new child sexual abuse law was signed by the Governor of Louisiana on June 14, 2021. The new law eradicates the deadline for sex abuse victims to seek damages and establishes a three-year window where all unresolved claims, no matter how long ago they were made, can also be pursued. This new law will take effect on August 1. The articles below appeared in New Orleans on June 15th and 23rd, 2021. https://www.abuselawsuit.com/news/louisiana-legislature-passes-bill-for-child-sex-abuse-survivors/#:~:text=On%20June%2010%2C%202021%2C%20Louisiana,for%20older%20cases%20of%20abuse. https://neworleans.legalexaminer.com/legal/new-law-gives-louisiana-child-sex-abuse-victims-more-time-to-seek-justice/
Article: New Law Gives Louisiana Child Sex Abuse Victims More Time To Seek Justice
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Dismay as Louisiana lookback law for child sexual abuse victims struck down
'Some supporters of Catholic clergy abuse victims expressed concern that the Louisiana supreme court would ultimately rule against them after its justices prayed with New Orleans archbishop Gregory Aymond at a service in October at St Louis Cathedral. Organizers said the service’s purpose was for members of Louisiana’s legal profession to join Aymond – the leader of the state’s conference of Catholic bishops – in praying for the healing of clerical molestation victims.
Neither the archdiocese of New Orleans nor the diocese of Lafayette immediately commented on Friday’s court decision when asked.'
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/22/louisiana-lookback-law-child-sexual-abuse-victims
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