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Willis-backed measure ending statute of limitations for sex crimes passes house committee
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, announced support for legislation this week that would eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecuting dangerous predators who sexually assault children. “The victims of sexual assault must deal with the trauma for years after the crime is committed,” said Willis. “We need to get rid of the state of limitations that allows predators to avoid being prosecuted because the clock ran out.”
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}We need to ensure that justice does not have an expiration date.”
— State Rep. Kathleen Willis House Bill 1127 eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal sexual assault and abuse of a child. Willis is pushing for passage of this measure to ensure survivors of these crimes are not denied justice, and to address the case of former Congressman Dennis Hastert, who recently was sentenced to prison for financial crimes he committed to conceal sexual abuse of several young athletes he coached decades ago. While he admitted to this misconduct, he could not be charged for those crimes because the statute of limitations had long passed. In 2014, former Gov. Quinn signed legislation eliminating the statute of limitations for civil law suits that allow victims to sue offender for monetary damages. This measure would eliminate the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution as well. “We need to ensure that justice does not have an expiration date,” said Willis. “This legislation is a message to the victims of sexual assault who have yet to come forward that justice can still be served.”
Trick shot artist Peter Longo, “The King of Clubs” will entertain golfers and non-golfers alike with his humorous golf exhibition at Links & Tees Golf Facility in Addison on Saturday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. photo provided
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