Interviewed by CBS WGCL 46 in Atlanta, Georgia, Angela discusses House Bill 17 - Hidden Predator Act which extends the statute of limitations under the 2 year discovery rule and opens investigative records to victims.

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Tracye Hutchins: Well, they thought it would help child sex abuse victims get justice. Instead, survivors say it won't really do anything. We're talking about a proposal at the state capital that was supposed to give victims more time to press charges against their abusers. State Capitol reporter Christopher King has that story.

Angela Williams: I want the right to justice.

Christopher King: Angela Williams suffered pain no child should ever have to, especially at the hands of a man who's supposed to protect and nurture her.

Angela Williams: I was sexually abused for 14 years by my stepfather.

Christopher King: Williams, who now heads the advocacy group Voice Today, tried to tell her teachers and her mother. They wouldn't listen.

Angela Williams: I was always told to forget about it. It was going to be my word against his and that I needed to just move on.

Christopher King: The statute of limitations, the window for her to press charges closed decades ago.

Angela Williams: I've struggled with addiction. I've struggled with eating disorders.

Christopher King: A proposal introduced at the state capitol would have extended the statute by 35 years, letting victims press charges as late as age 53.

Angela Williams: It would be revolutionary in providing justice for survivors.

Christopher King: But something surprising happened on the way to the state house floor.

Angela Williams: They have removed the 35 year extension.

Christopher King: Was your bill gutted?

Jason Spencer: It's been pushed to a position where I am concerned that it's not victim friendly, it's predator friendly.

Christopher King: State Representative Jason Spencer is sponsoring the bill. Why let this happen to your bill? Why don't you fight for this?

Jason Spencer: We are fighting for it.

Christopher King: Right now it would only let victims open sealed records on their abuse cases. Spencer says he's trying to win a strategic victory.

Jason Spencer: If I can push a bill and get it onto the floor of the house, that would allow these cases into court, that is a victory. And that way it could change the minds of the general assembly later down the road.

Tracye Hutchins: Well, Spencer says a powerful lobby is fighting against the Hidden Predator Act. Coming up today at 530. We'll tell you who he says is behind it and why.