Hearing set on legislation lifting statute of limitations on child sex abuse
By Krystal Paco
http://www.kuam.com/story/32530548/2016/07/26/hearing-set-on-legislation-lifting-statute-of-limitations-on-child-sex-abuse
A continued public hearing for legislation that would lift the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases is set for Thursday. Last month, dozens rallied in support of Bill 326, stating "justice shouldn't have an expiration date".
Among the bill's supporters were Archbishop Anthony Apuron's alleged victims - Roy Quintanilla, Walter Denton, Roland Sondia, and Doris Concepcion on behalf of her late son, Joseph "Sonny" Quinata. The bill's author, Senator Frank Blas Jr., says a substituted version will be heard on the measure based off recommendations from the last public hearing. Some of the changes include ensuring the bill is specific to sexual abuse and not any other crimes along with preventing "frivolous suits" from being filed.
The hearing starts at 10am at the Legislature's Public Hearing Room in Hagatna.
A continued public hearing for legislation that would lift the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases is set for Thursday. Last month, dozens rallied in support of Bill 326, stating "justice shouldn't have an expiration date".
Among the bill's supporters were Archbishop Anthony Apuron's alleged victims - Roy Quintanilla, Walter Denton, Roland Sondia, and Doris Concepcion on behalf of her late son, Joseph "Sonny" Quinata. The bill's author, Senator Frank Blas Jr., says a substituted version will be heard on the measure based off recommendations from the last public hearing. Some of the changes include ensuring the bill is specific to sexual abuse and not any other crimes along with preventing "frivolous suits" from being filed.
The hearing starts at 10am at the Legislature's Public Hearing Room in Hagatna.
Jess Lujan from ISLA63AM is interviewing three of Archbishop Anthony Apuron's accusers - Walter Denton, Roland Sondia and Roy Quintanilla.
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Archbishop Apuron's accusers react to Archdiocese of Agana press conference.
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