The Child Victims Act does not violate the Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre’s due process right under New York’s constitution, a Nassau County Supreme Court justice has ruled.
“Based on this legislative history, the court finds the Child Victims Act is a reasonable response to remedy the injustice of past child sexual abuse,” wrote Justice Steven Jaeger in a ruling filed Wednesday.
Jennifer Freeman with the Marsh Law Firm described the ruling as a victory for survivors and their families. She issued a statement saying the ruling ”is further proof that the Catholic Church’s efforts to subvert justice and escape accountability simply won’t work.”