Angela Williams on WSB 2 Atlanta, GA - ABC
Interviewed by ABC WSB 2 in Atlanta, Georgia, Angela discusses 2018 Updated 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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Reporter: Survivors of sexual abuse are pushing for tougher laws to protect younger victims. We were there as supporters of a revised Hidden Predator Act shared their personal stories at the state capitol today. Changes to the bill would include holding more people responsible for sex abuse.
Angela Williams: We must hold silent bystanders that conceal child sexual abuse and exploitation accountable.
Reporter: The newly introduced bill would also extend the window of opportunity to sue alleged abusers in any group that might have known about the abuse.