Tag #Statute Of Limitations

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French Surgeon on Trial for Alleged Abuse of 299, Mostly Children

A French surgeon, Joël Le Scouarnec, is on trial for allegedly abusing 299 people, mostly children, in what is considered France's largest pedophilia case; three victims shared their stories of abuse that spanned decades, highlighting systemic failures and the challenges faced by victims of child se...

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Dax School Abuse Allegations Surface Following Bétharram Scandal

Two 70-year-old brothers publicly accused the Notre-Dame du Sacré Cœur private school in Dax, France, of sexual abuse and rape, prompting the Diocese of Aire-et-Dax to confirm receiving reports in late 2021, though legal action was hampered by statutes of limitations. An online account further corro...

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Belgian Court Drops Widespread Catholic Church Abuse Case

A Belgian court dropped the "Operation Kelk" investigation into widespread Catholic Church sexual abuse due to the statute of limitations expiring in most cases, leaving 475 victims without legal recourse and highlighting systemic issues in prosecuting historical abuse.

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Spanish Prosecutors Oppose Dismissal of Miguel Ángel Blanco Murder Case

The majority of Spain's Supreme Court prosecutors oppose the National High Court's decision to dismiss, due to statute of limitations, the case of Miguel Ángel Blanco's murder, focusing the investigation on the potential responsibility of ETA leaders.

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Marilyn Manson Case Dropped Due to Insufficient Evidence and Expired Statute of Limitations

After a four-year investigation, Los Angeles prosecutors dropped the case against Marilyn Manson due to insufficient evidence and expired statutes of limitations for domestic violence, despite accusations of sexual and physical abuse from multiple women, including actress Esmé Bianco who provided ph...

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Cold Case Murder Trial: Father and Son Accused in 26-Year-Old Killing

A German court is trying a father and son for the 1996 or 1997 murder of a man who owed the father money; the weapon is missing, and key witnesses are dead.

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Supreme Court Official Opposes Reopening of ETA Assassination Case

Lieutenant Fiscal Ángeles Sánchez Conde opposes reopening the ETA assassination case of Miguel Ángel Blanco, arguing the statute of limitations has run out, despite a majority of Supreme Court prosecutors disagreeing and citing previous acts that interrupted the statute of limitations.

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Greek Government's Inaction on Ministerial Statute of Limitations Raises Legal Concerns

SYRIZA's 2018 proposal to amend Article 86 of the Greek Constitution, removing the statute of limitations on ministerial offenses, was passed in 2019 by New Democracy and other parties; however, the government's failure to enact the accompanying law raises questions about potential time-barred charg...

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IRS Three-Year Rule: Taxpayers' Rights and Obligations

The IRS's three-year rule, or statute of limitations, allows taxpayers three years from the filing date to claim refunds or amend returns; the IRS also has three years to audit; exceptions exist for significant underreporting or fraudulent returns.

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German Man Sues Catholic Church for €1 Million Over Childhood Abuse

A 42-year-old man is suing the Catholic Church in Germany for over €1 million in compensation for sexual, physical, and psychological abuse he suffered at the Domspatzen preparatory school in Pielenhofen between 1991 and 1993; the Church offered €50,000 and contests liability.

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Greek Tax Assessment Power Expires: Implications for Audits and VAT Deductions

Greece's tax authority lost the right to assess taxes for years up to 2018 at the end of 2024; this affects tax audits and reassessments, as shown in cases involving controlled foreign companies and VAT deductions, with the EU Court of Justice emphasizing the irrelevance of service necessity for VAT...

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Konteyev avoids extortion charge due to statute of limitations

Viktor Konteyev, former deputy head of Yekaterinburg's administration, avoided punishment for extortion due to the statute of limitations expiring, despite a July 2023 conviction for extortion, attempted murder, large-scale fraud, and money laundering; his sentence was reduced on appeal to 20 years.

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