What’s the cutoff age to file a child sex abuse lawsuit in the US? A state-by-state look.
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Where are the lawsuits?
In 2020, NC became the first Southern state to open a temporary window for child sexual abuse survivors of any age to file civil lawsuits. But fewer are filed here than in other states. Here’s The News & Observer’s special report.
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Most states in the U.S. have age limits for suing for child sex assault.
Here’s a state-by-state look at those cutoff ages around the country.
This story was originally published October 3, 2021 at 6:00 AM with the headline "What’s the cutoff age to file a child sex abuse lawsuit in the US? A state-by-state look.."
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