Oregon Lawmakers Vote to Strike Down Statute of Limitations in Rape Cases

Portland Mercury:

In case you missed it, here's some good news out of this year's short legislative session in Salem: On Wednesday, state lawmakers voted to get rid of the statute of limitations for first degree sex crimes like rape, striking out the 12-year time limit for victims to file charges against their attackers.

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