The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled that the 2023 law eliminating the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits is constitutional, in response to a report exposing widespread abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This decision allows victims to pursue legal action against perpetrators regardless of when the abuse occurred, providing a pathway for justice in cases of historical abuse within the state. The court’s decision marks a significant step towards accountability and justice for victims of child sexual abuse in Maryland.
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Mahmoud Khalil requests transfer from Louisiana jail after judge blocks his release
Attorneys for Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil have requested his immediate release on bail or a transfer to New Jersey to be closer to his family, as he has been detained since March on allegations that he poses a threat to U.S. foreign policy. Khalil, who contests claims that he misrepresented his work history on his green card application, has not been charged with a crime and is a target of the Trump administration's crackdown on...
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