Why do you need an experienced Hollywood sexual assault attorney? It is obvious to most people why so many actors kept quiet about Hollywood sexual assault as well as sexual harassment and rape allegations over the years. The intimidation, threats and elimination of career and opportunity may have seemed too alluring and too much to risk. Every day more and more stories come forward of young women and men who suffered Hollywood sexual harassment in various forms over the years.
The names are famous, and allegedly include Harvey Weinstein, James Toback, Kevin Spacey and Roy Price among many others. The legal question is, what can be done about Hollywood sexual assault, rape or harassment? If the alleged offenses took place within the last two years one could bring a civil lawsuit to recover financial damages associated with the sexual harassment, assault and/or rape. The time limit is known as a “statute of limitations” which means your opportunity to bring a civil lawsuit is limited to two years. However, the criminal state of limitations for sexual offenses was altogether removed in California last year, effective January 1 of this year. The removal of the criminal statute of limitations also applies to alleged sexual offenses conducted prior to January 1, 2017 for which the prior statute of limitations had not expired.
My name is Rivers Morrell and after more than 40 years of experience in these types of cases and as an experienced Hollywood sexual assault attorney I can tell you it is absolutely possible to hold someone civilly and financially accountable for their actions. Many of the perpetrators will accuse you of “extortion” as Charlie Sheen attempted to do in his HIV transmission case. This is simply not the case. It is not extortion to file a civil lawsuit for the commission of a civil offense.
I invite you to review the strong recommendations of our former clients as well as the legal industry and contact the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell or call (949)305-1400 for a free, confidential and private consultation today.