Clergy Abuse in Connecticut

Clergy and Sex Abuse – Connecticut

Connecticut is a wonderful place to live, with gorgeous winters and short but enjoyable summers, but as quaint as Connecticut is, it is not immune to clergy abuse, child sexual abuse, priest abuse, or abuse by members of trusted religious groups or affiliations. Catholic abuse or abuse by members of kids groups such as the Boy Scouts of America cannot be tolerated. Those animals that commit such child abuse should be punished, because the perpetrators of child sex crimes not only hurt and betray the trust of the child and the community, but they are a serious danger to society at large.

A perfect example of how far reaching the ramifications of clergy abuse or child sex abuse can reach took place in Connecticut when Jeffrey Libby killed his father and was convicted and sentenced to a sixty year  jail term for committing the crime. How is this murder tied to Catholic abuse? It is directly related to sex abuse by the clergy because after sentencing, it came to light that Libby was abused by a priest while attending a Bristol Catholic church. In fact it was discovered that he received a settlement from the Hartford Archdiocese which had been kept secret. Obviously Libby was affected by the sexual abuse, and the Hartford Archdiocese felt some responsibility, or why would they have reached a settlement? The settlement was reached over sexual abuse allegedly committed in the 1980′s, and 20 plus years later, Libby was a murderer. There are ways to find justice if you were abused by the clergy.

If you are or were a victim clergy abuse, minister abuse, priest abuse, or sexual abuse at the hands of any member of an organization like the Boy Scouts of America, Sam Rogatinsky of the Rogatinsky Firm wants to help you. Mr. Rogattinsky is firmly in the corner of clergy abuse and sex abuse survivors. Call Sam Rogatinsky now if you have a case and need help, either on the toll free number located in this site or on his cell, at (954) 444-4032. Call day or night. If you don’t reach Mr. Rogatinsky, simply leave a message and he’ll contact you as soon as possible.

Mr. Rogatinsky will help you get the therapeutic help you need as well. Therapy can help prevent more instances and sad outcomes like seen in the case of James Libby. If you are not in therapy, Sam Rogatinsky can help you find one, or put you in contact with sexual abuse assisting organizations like Crusade Against Clergy Abuse, which can also help you find the assistance you need

Don’t let your case fade away, There are Statute of Limitations in Connecticut.

Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse and Clergy Abuse Civil Cases:

ñ   For sex abuse victims under the age of 18, you have 30 years to file after your 18^th birthday. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577d.

• There is no Discovery Rule. Conn. Super. Ct. Sept. 15 1997.

Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse and Clergy Abuse Criminal Cases:

ñ   There is no Statute of Limitations for sexual offenses that constitute a Class A felony and there is a 5 year Statute of Limitations for most other sexual offenses. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-193(a).

ñ   Charges against perpetrators of sex abuse against minors can be pressed up to 30 years after the victim turns 18, with conditions specific to the case. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-193a.