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The Rev. James Janssen is accused of abuse dating back more than 40 years.
Today a Scott County judge is being asked to decide if two lawsuits against him should be dismissed.
Prosecutors laid the groundwork with numerous letters they believe show the Davenport Diocese knowingly covered up sexual abuse by Father James Janssen.
Father Doyle was the key prosecution witness on the stand today. He's an internationally known priest who has testified in almost 700 sexual abuse cases. The issue before the judge is two lawsuits the Davenport Diocese wants dismissed, because they were filed after the statute of limitations expired.
The diocese of Davenport defended it's position today, by releasing this statement: "Under the statute of limitations, victims of childhood sexual abuse had either until their 26th birthday or within three years of discovering emotional problems...to take legal action."
Now because the alleged victim is anonymous...this case hinges on the statute of limitations.
