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  Milwaukee Archdiocese Abuse Cases Can Be Heard in Court

My Fox Milwaukee
July 11, 2007

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WITI-TV, MADISON -- Some are calling a Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruling a victory for victims of sexual abuse by priests.

Justices ruled 5 to 2 that four victims can't sue the Milwaukee Archdiocese for failing to act because they were past the time frame for legal action. But, the high court will allow more legal leeway when it comes to civil lawsuits, alleging a church cover-up for sexual abuse.

A group of victim advocates say the ruling could allow 6 to 12 cases back into the court system.

 
 

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