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National Boys & Girls Clubs Off the Hook in NJ | Jersey News
New Jersey’s top court just ruled the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America can’t be held liable in a wave of sexual abuse lawsuits dating back to the 1980s — even though victims blamed the national group for failing to protect kids. The court said the abuse didn’t happen during national-sponsored activities, on its property, or by national staff — just local chapters and a former counselor. While the case moves forward against those local entities, the national organization is off the hook — a decision one justice strongly disagreed with, warning it denies victims a critical avenue for…
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