Do I have any recourse in an attempted sexual abuse or whatever it would be called after 17 years. Can I do anything?

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   Answered September 19, 2012 05:19. You need counseling; perhaps your children do as well.
   
   There are Statutes of Limitations that may apply.
   
   Those require some action within a period of time following a wrong for the courts to address that wrong. I do not know which limits would apply in the state where this happened, which I assume is Iowa.
   
   You should consult a local personal injury lawyer on whether you can still take action. If they believe you can, they may be willing to work on a contingency basis.

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