
Former Priest Withdraws Pleas Over Child Sex Abuse After Judge’s Rejection of Sentencing Agreement
After hearing victim impact statements, O’Brien decided that Berthiaume deserved more than 366 days in prison.
After hearing victim impact statements, O’Brien decided that Berthiaume deserved more than 366 days in prison.
A Dec. 28 press release from the attorney general’s office said that the complainant in the case brought the allegations in 2019.
Doe said that as a result of the alleged abuse, she has suffered from depression and has difficulty with relationships.
“Annie’s Law” changed the statute of limitations for filing suits related to child sexual abuse from seven years to 35 years after the abuse victim’s 18th birthday.
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