Roman Catholic Church Sexual Abuse
Much like the Boy Scouts sex abuse scandal, the accusations of abuse and coverup by the Catholic Church began to unfold in the 1980s. Lawsuits, as a result, have spanned into the 21st century and continue to this day. Going back 50 years, over 3,000 clergy have been accused of sexual abuse, harrassment and assault. The Church covered up these crimes, as matters of “sex” were not discussed openly.
Many cases against the Church have resulted in multi-million dollar awards (some documents and information can be found at bishopaccountability.org). These heinous acts were committed by priests, nuns, and other members of the church, mostly against children aged 11 to 14.
Arizona has put a “lookback window” in place which extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse lawsuits, moving the age from 20 to 30. But don’t wait any longer. Call our office today so that you don’t miss that window.
