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By Ivey DeJesus | idejesus@pennlive.com
Amid mounting clergy sex abuse cover-up scandals in Pennsylvania, a state lawmaker long opposed to amending the laws that would allow victims to go after their abusers on Wednesday did an about-face on his stance.
House Urban Affairs Committee Democratic Chairman Thomas Caltagirone, (D-Berks), came out in support of full a wholesale change to the statute of limitations, which victims and their advocates have long claimed have thwarted victims’ efforts in facing their alleged abusers in court.
“Today, I am announcing after many hours of soul searching, praying and deliberations, that I have decided to come out in support of my good friend, state Representative Mark Rozzi in his efforts to combat child sexual abuse within Pennsylvania,” Caltagirone said.
“I feel compelled to act and do what I can to move legislation forward that will help protect our children: past, present and future. I will spend my remaining time in the legislature protecting children.”
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