BALTIMORE, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 claims of child sexual abuse will be filed
in the next two weeks against the Archdiocese of Baltimore by The Yost Legal Group. This
announcement comes in the wake of years of accusations that
possibly thousands of children were subjected to sexual
abuse by clergy, seminarians, deacons, and employees of the
Archdiocese of Baltimore.
When the new Child Victims Act passed in Maryland, in October
2023, it allowed anyone who was abused as a child to come
forward and file a claim, no matter how long ago the abuse
occurred. Even if the abuse happened over fifty years ago,
survivors could now tell their truth and seek justice against their
abusers.
Then, directly after the passing of the Child Victims Act, the
Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for
bankruptcy. The strategic move of bankruptcy put a time limit
on when survivors of church sexual abuse in Maryland could come forward to file a
claim.
Now, survivors of child molestation and sexual abuse by the
Catholic church in Maryland have
until Friday, May 31, to come forward
to seek justice and financial compensation.
Anyone who does not come forward by Friday, May 31st will lose their right
to file a claim.
"We are receiving many calls from people who have been reluctant
to come forward to file a claim against the Archdiocese of
Baltimore. Many have kept their
sexual abuse a secret their entire lives. Most express their desire
to hold the church accountable and to encourage the church to make
changes so other children in the future do not suffer this same
abuse," said Tom Yost of The Yost Legal Group.
Survivors and their families are encouraged to reach out for a
free and confidential consultation. The Yost Legal Group will
listen, offer guidance, and explain how they will proceed with
filing a claim.
For those unsure if they qualify to file a claim for child
sexual abuse that occurred at a Maryland church, catholic school, church camp,
or other church-run program by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, can learn more by contacting The
Yost Legal Group.
An important point that survivors need to know is they can file
a claim against the Archdiocese of Baltimore for sexual abuse, absolutely in
confidence. The current process allows survivors to be anonymous,
with no public record of them bringing a claim.
Yost says, "The claim and compensation process is not public.
The claimants we represent will never have to speak publicly about
their abuse to hold the church accountable."
"Time is running out to file your claim. All claims must be
filed no later than Friday, May 31,
2024, or you will lose your right ever to seek justice. We
urge all survivors to take this step towards regaining their power
and starting the healing process. Your voice matters, and we are
here to amplify it," a Yost spokesperson added.
The Yost Legal Group is a local Baltimore trial law firm that has advocated
for the rights of the injured and vulnerable for over 35 years.
With a proven track record of success, the firm is well-equipped to
tackle even the most challenging cases.
To learn more about how The Yost Legal Group can help or to
schedule a free consultation, please contact:
The Yost Legal Group
Call: 1-800-Yost-Law (1-800-967-8529)
Email: contact@yostlaw.com
To learn more, go to:
https://www.yostlaw.com/practice-areas/sexual-abuse-claims-attorney/church-sexual-abuse-claims/
Together, we can fight for the justice and support survivors of
sexual abuse deserve.
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