The new law is intended to remove some of the legal barriers to bringing civil and criminal charges against perpetrators of child sexual abuse. But critics say it does little to help put pedophiles behind bars, which would protect children most. In that sense, the Child Victims Act “is a victory for perpetrators,” she said. But they won’t be behind bars.”The women who want to sue Mr. Copperman know that he won’t go to jail, and they say it’s not really money that they seek. I want him to pay, not necessarily monetarily — I want him to feel the shame that I felt.”

Source: New York Times October 08, 2019 06:22 UTC