Worcester Diocese abuse survivors push for sweeping legal reforms
Following a state investigation, abuse survivors in the Worcester Diocese are advocating for legal reforms. Proposed changes include removing charitable tort caps and eliminating civil statutes of limitations for clergy abuse cases.
Survivors of clergy abuse in the Worcester Diocese are calling for legislative reforms, including removing the charitable tort cap and eliminating the civil statute of limitations, following the conclusion of a years-long state investigation.
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