Sexual Abuse Victims May Get More Time To Sue Perpetrators- KUNR-NPR Public Radio

Sexual Abuse Victims May Get More Time To Sue Perpetrators- KUNR-NPR Public Radio- By Paul Boger • Mar 2, 2017

Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would give victims of childhood sexual abuse more time to file a civil lawsuit against the perpetrators.

The bi-partisan legislation was introduced into the Assembly by Republican Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner of Reno and Democrat Assemblywoman Irene Bustamante-Adams of Las Vegas.

So far, it’s only had one committee hearing, but already seems likely the measure will easily make it through the legislative process.

It has even garnered the attention of Famed, California-attorney Gloria Allred who testified in front of lawmakers Wednesday.

“Instead of having the courthouse door slammed in their face because it is too late to file a lawsuit, the door to justice will remain open for more victims to seek compensation from those who are legally responsible for the harm inflicted on them when they were children,” says Allred.