Demon possession. That's a new one. A Pasco pastor is defending himself against criminal sexual abuse allegations by claiming that the 17-year-old he stands accused of abusing had multiple personalities and is possessed by a demon. The Pasco County pastor is accused of raping a teenage parishioner at several locations in Pasco and Pinellas counties. Detectives say he had sex with the girl on multiple occasions without her consent after telling her she suffered from multiple personalities … [Read more...]
Sex Sells and the Bodies Are Falling Everywhere
You can't glance at any news feed the last few weeks without reading about another powerful white male accused of sexual harassment or sexual abuse of women or children. Hollywood's abuzz with the latest accusations. The NYPD says they're looking at charging Harvey Weinstein with crimes. Kevin Spacey has had his popular Netflix show House of Cards cancelled. Mark Halperin won't be offering any political analysis on MSNBC anytime soon. Locally, the bombshell hit in our own town of … [Read more...]
Statutes of Limitations and Victims of Sexual Abuse
Statutes of limitations, whether concerning a criminal or civil matter, are there to protect the defendant. In civil cases, they are legal boundaries that limit the time period in which someone can bring a claim against another person, company or legal entity. In criminal matters, they protect a prospective defendant from prosecutions that go beyond the legal time limit required by law. These statutes of limitations are set by the legislative branch of government and are usually clear cut … [Read more...]
