Court rules 4-3 to overturn law that allowed victims to file civil suits over sexual abuse that took place decades ago
In a split ruling that has major implications for hundreds of child sexual abuse victims, the Louisiana state supreme court has struck down a law that allowed victims to file civil lawsuits over molestation that happened decades ago.
Child molestation victims and their advocates were devastated by the 4-3 ruling from a court whose members are elected.
