In the midst of sexual abuse allegations, Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy
that nearly 8,000 boy scout leaders have been accused of sexual abuse since 1944. As changes to individual states’ statue-of-limitations laws continue to be enforced, it’s likely that more will come forward.
However, by going to bankruptcy court, the Boy Scouts of America is able to put those lawsuits on hold to figure out its next move,“Scouting programs will continue throughout this process and for many years to come. Local councils are not filing for bankruptcy because they are legally separate and distinct organizations.”
The Catholic Church, another institution effected by changes to statue-of-limitations laws, has been pursuing
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