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Archdiocese of Washington issues a legal challenge to Maryland Child Victims Act – WTOP News
A Maryland law that did away with time limits for legal action by survivors of childhood sexual abuse is being challenged by the Archdiocese of Washington.
A Maryland law that did away with time limits for legal action by survivors of childhood sexual abuse is being challenged by the Archdiocese of Washington.
The Maryland Child Victims Act passed in the state’s General Assembly and went into effect Oct. 1. The bill was a yearslong effort by advocates for survivors who worked for the passage of similar measures in Annapolis.
Previously, Maryland’s law allowed victims to take legal action until they turned 38 years old. After that point, something called the “statute of repose” would extend immunity to potential defendants.
When asked about the Washington Archdiocese’s challenge to the Maryland Child Victims Act, Teresa Lancaster, an attorney and a survivor of clergy abuse, told WTOP, “I’m not surprised, I don’t think any of us are surprised.” During the debate on the new legislation in the General Assembly, the question of possible constitutional challenges had come up.
Jonathan Schochor, chairman of the law firm Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, also said he’s not surprised by the move. But he added, “I speak for the survivors in saying I fervently believe this is a constitutional law” and that he fully expects the case to go to Maryland’s Supreme Court.
Schochor represents dozens of survivors of sexual abuse, and most of those cases involve claims against the church.
When lawmakers proposed the 2023 measure doing away with the statute of limitations, Maryland State’s Attorney General Anthony Brown wrote that the Child Victims Act “is not clearly unconstitutional.” He added in his letter to lawmakers that “I am comfortable defending the legislation should it be challenged in court.”
In legal documents filed by the Archdiocese of Washington, attorneys refer to a 2017 law that included something called a “statute of repose,” a form of immunity extended to “non-perpetrator defendants.”
In the recent court filing challenging the Maryland Child Victims Act, attorneys for the Archdiocese argued that the protections provided by the statute of repose “by its very nature, cannot be retroactively ‘repealed’ and the legislature’s effort to do so was a clear violation of the due process” provided under the state’s constitution.
Schochor argues that “statutes of repose” are typically connected to cases involving things like product liability and construction law. He also argued their use is exceedingly rare.
The Archdiocese of Washington issued a statement saying that it’s “asserting its legal defenses in the cases filed against it.”
The statement continued, “We remain committed, however, to our long-standing efforts to bring healing to survivors through pastoral care and other forms of assistance that are available apart from the legal process. We are also committed to maintaining our robust safe environment policies that have been in place for decades to ensure the protection of all those who are entrusted to our care.”
Days before the Maryland Child Victims Act went into effect, the Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy, an action that put the brakes on the expected flood of civil cases against the church.
The attempt to block what has been seen as landmark legislation by advocates and survivors of child sexual abuse, particularly those involving claims against the church, has been “devastating” to survivors, said Schochor. He called the church’s actions “a betrayal of trust.”
Lancaster said, “We’re just going to have to fight a little bit longer.”
She added that when she talks to fellow abuse survivors about the challenges to their legal claims, she tells them, “You cannot let it beat you down. You have to keep coming up and you have to keep fighting.”
A response from the plaintiffs is due Dec. 8 and Schochor said he believes the case will land in before the Maryland Supreme Court.
The No. 1 Oregon football team will look to wrap its regular season with a perfect record against rival Washington next Saturday at home for senior night.
The Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) are the only unbeaten team left in the Big Ten and could get some revenge against the Huskies (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 from Autzen Stadium.
The game will air on NBC.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning will be looking for his first win against the Huskies as head coach, having lost all three matchups in the last two seasons against UW.
The Washington team in 2024 is a far cry from what it was in 2022 and 2023, with first-year head coach Jedd Fisch replacing Kalen DeBoer (now at Alabama) and guiding Washington to a 6-5 record.
The Ducks have already qualified for the Big Ten Championship game, set to be played the following Saturday, Dec. 7.
Alec Dietz covers University of Oregon football, volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard. You may reach him at adietz@registerguard.com and you can follow him on X @AlecDietz.
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Bellevue vs. Kennewick: Live score, updates of Washington high school football quarterfinals (11/23/2024)
If there is one team that relishes the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with reigning Class 3A champion Bellevue, it is the Kennewick Lions.
They played the Wolverines tough, losing a close 2021 state championship game.
The two programs meet in a rematch at 3 p.m. Pacific time in a WIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game at Belleve High School. A live feed is available on NFHS Network (subscription only).
SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 12. Stay with us for the latest score and game updates from pregame to teardown. Refresh this post and scroll down for the latest.
PRE-GAME: BELLEVUE VS. KENNEWICK
FIRST QUARTER
Updates provided when play starts.
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Key players— RB Max Jones, OL/DL Demetri Manning, RB/LB Ryken Moon, DL Johnny O’Connor, RB/DB Bryce Smith
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Key players— OL Jose Cadenas, RB Canaan Hays, DL Tanner Larson, LB Cooper Neer, RB Alex Roberts
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Oregon State vs. Washington State channel, time, schedule, live stream to watch Saturday college football game | Sporting News
The stakes couldn’t be higher as Washington State and Oregon State clash on Saturday with the Pac-12 Championship on the line.
The Beavers are licking their wounds after suffering their first shutout loss in nearly a decade, while the Cougars are reeling from a shocking 38-35 defeat at New Mexico. That loss not only dashed Washington State’s College Football Playoff dreams but also overshadowed an incredible outing by quarterback John Mateer.
Washington State holds the upper hand historically, leading the series 57-48-3. In last year’s matchup, the Cougars fended off a wild fourth-quarter comeback by OSU to secure a 38-35 win in Pullman.
Here is everything you need to know about Oregon State vs. Washington State, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Where to watch Oregon State vs. Washington State today: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: The CW
- Live stream: Fubo
Oregon State vs. Washington State will air nationally on The CW, with Ted Robinson (play-by-play) and Ryan Leaf (analyst) on the call.
Viewers can stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial to first-time users.
For a limited time, Fubo is offering the first month for as low as $59.99, a $20 savings. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Oregon State vs. Washington State start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
- Time: 7 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. MT | 4 p.m. PT
Oregon State vs. Washington State will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 23. The game will be played at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon.
Oregon State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Oregon State 38, Idaho State 15 | — |
| Sept. 7 | Oregon State 21, SDSU 0 | — |
| Sept. 14 | Oregon State 15, Oregon 49 | — |
| Sept. 21 | Oregon State 38, Purdue 21 | — |
| Oct. 5 | Oregon State 39, Colorado State 31 | — |
| Oct. 12 | Nevada 42, Oregon State 37 | — |
| Oct. 19 | Oregon State 25, UNLV 33 | — |
| Oct. 26 | Cal 44, Oregon State 7 | — |
| Nov. 9 | Oregon State 13, San Jose State 24 | — |
| Nov. 16 | Air Force 28, Oregon State 0 | — |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Washington State | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 29 | at Boise State | 12 p.m. |
Washington State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | Washington State 70, Portland State 30 | — |
| Sept. 7 | Washington State 37, Texas Tech 16 | — |
| Sept. 14 | Washington State 24, Washington 19 | — |
| Sept. 20 | Washington State 54, San Jose State 52 | — |
| Sept. 28 | Boise State 45, Washington State 24 | — |
| Oct. 12 | Fresno State 17, Washington State 25 | — |
| Oct. 19 | Washington State 42, Hawaii 10 | — |
| Oct. 26 | San Diego State 26, Washington State 29 | — |
| Nov. 9 | Washington State 49, Utah State 28 | — |
| Nov. 16 | New Mexico 38, Washington State 35 | — |
| Nov. 23 | at Oregon State | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Wyoming | 6:30 p.m. |
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