US: Hidden Predator Act 2020 - Part 1

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

History, True Crime, Society & Culture

4.5 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2020

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

In a compelling deviation from its regular format, this episode presents an immersive audio experience direct from the legislative heart of Maryland. This episode departs from the familiar voices of Shane and Gemma, instead channeling the raw advocacy and powerful testimonies that resonated through the halls of Annapolis on February 20th, during the hearing for the Hidden Predator Act of 2020.

The episode captures the fervent arguments presented by survivors Teresa Lancaster and Jean Wehner, alongside other courageous individuals and specialists, who stand united on the legislative floor. Their voices echo the distress and determination of countless survivors seeking to overhaul the legal constraints that currently bar them from seeking civil justice for the abuses they endured. The act under discussion is a beacon of hope for many, promising a legal pathway to confront and expose their abusers without the impediments of time-barred legislation.

The hearing unfolds across three panels, with survivors and experts articulating their points before the state committee, punctuated by incisive questions from committee members that probe the depths of the issue. Jean Wehner, featured in the final panel, offers poignant insight into the personal and collective impact of the statute limitations on abuse survivors.

This episode is not just an account but proof of the ongoing struggle for legislative change. It's a chronicle of resilience and a call to action, urging for progress that would enable survivors to have their day in court, free from the tyranny of deadlines set by outdated laws.

For those moved by the cause or looking for more information, the full hearing can be accessed, and support found at itsfoulplay.com. As the series continues to spotlight the essential issues surrounding Sister Cathy's case and the broader fight against abuse, it remains a platform for awareness, change, and justice. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	And the Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Maryland, on February 20th, survivors Theresa Lancaster and Gene Wainer joined
0:37.0	other survivors and experts at a hearing to State Committee members on why the Hidden Predator Act of 2020 should be passed.
0:46.9	This act would eliminate the statute of limitations for abuse survivors, allowing them to
0:52.2	have their day in civil court to expose their abuser.
0:56.2	Last year this act passed the Maryland House, but failed in the Senate.
1:01.2	This year they continue their fight for survivors in Maryland. The full hearing is around two
1:06.5	hours long, so we will release them one after another. During this first part, the panel, insisting of survivors and experts, will speak to the committee members.
1:17.0	There are three panels in this first part, with Jean speaking and the last one.
1:22.0	After each panel speaks, the committee members ask questions prior to the next panel
1:26.7	starting.
1:27.7	Next week's episode will include Theresa Lancaster.
1:31.5	Let's go to House Bill 974.
1:34.4	Delegate Wilson.
1:35.4	Good afternoon, Mr Chairman.
1:37.4	Vice Chair, colleagues here to ask you to consider a House Bill 974, which is actually limitations Bill.
1:44.0	It's a little uncomfortable sometimes for me, especially coming from this committee.
1:47.0	My reputation here isn't always best.
1:49.0	I know some folks find me a little bit combative.
1:51.0	Angry and personal. I do have that scorched or
1:54.4	style politics, sometimes moody, frustrated, distant or unpredictable. I have to
1:59.2	accept all that. I've thought I own it. I've testified about my childhood
2:02.1	about six years and so I'm always
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