Out Of The Shadows

In this episode, we turn the spotlight on a significant legislative development in the fight against child sexual abuse. This groundbreaking episode delves into the details of House Bill 687 — The Hidden Predator Act of 2019 — and its potential to change the legal landscape for survivors of child sex abuse in Maryland.Listeners will be taken to the heart of Annapolis, Maryland, as Shane and Gemma share an impassioned and powerful speech by House Delegate CT Wilson, a staunch advocate of the bill and a survivor himself. His advocacy is not just political; it's deeply personal. Those who have watched "The Keepers" will recall Wilson's testimony and his challenges in forwarding legislation against the opposition of the Archdiocese.The episode dissects the implications of the bill, which aims to abolish Maryland’s statute of limitations for civil claims against child sex abusers. Significantly, it proposes a two-year look-back window, allowing for the revival of claims previously barred by the sta