“This new law will help us protect our children,” said bill proponent Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park)
Orland Park Patch
by district19 (Patch Contributor)
8/12/2017
Excerpt:
TINLEY PARK, IL – A major barrier to prosecute rape and sexual assault cases against children is the short period of time survivors have to confront their attackers. State Senator Michael E. Hastings’ legislation, Senate Bill 189, which gives survivors of sexual abuse the ability to confront their attackers, was signed into law on Friday.
“At times, survivors of abuse need time to discover the courage to address these horrific and awful crimes.” Hastings said. “This new law will put in place the best practices for dealing with sexual assault cases statewide and puts a system in place that will encourage survivors to come forward and receive justice when they are ready to do so.”
Most recently, Illinois’ statute of limitations child for sexual assault came to light during developments involving former Republican U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who admitted in court that he sexually abused teenage boys when he was a high school wrestling coach in Yorkville.
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Bill Removing Statute of Limitations On Child Sex Cases Signed into Law
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8/13/2017
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