When Justice Goes Beyond The Grave

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Beciel wil Jake e Ineoy a xt auc Ise aAny ith } on vada au 7 s Fe tenes ri‘teef ho at ta ay en and “ee Bui int rE a my ‘ion 7 named a ” ol 1 OF BOOKS WhenJustice Goes Beyond The Grave (NAPSA)—Astory about a vi- cious loss of innocence may help other victims come to terms with their past. Meg Clairmonte’s haunting story of sexual abuse is the subject of Ultimate Judgment: A Story of Emotional Corruption, Obsession and Betrayal (Health Ultimate BICOL SEATON Communications, Inc., $12.95). Co-written with former Los Angeles Times reporter Aurora Mackey, it is the compelling and inspiring true story of a young woman who endures decades of abuse at the hands of her stepfa- | GURUUIUISTTI) ther, suffers the horrible betrayal of her mother andfinally TY RETOT FTE ETH overcomes her past to reclaim herlife. This is a story of the underdog taking on the establishment and winning. It’s about victims’ rights and accountability. Ps ATAU)El Donald Sahlman, died of cancer in November, 1992. Those who No one should haveto suffer in silence. A new book enlightens those whodo and, perhaps, gives them courageto step forward. ate—a loving husband, father and case, the Sahlman’s estate was ordered to pay Clairmonte $3 mil- humously charged with heinous, emotional distress and conspiracy Millionaire shipping magnate mourned him believed him to be gentle, generous and compassionstepfather. The then dead man waspostdecades-long sexual abuseofhis stepdaughter. Perhaps even more shocking are Clairmonte’s allegations against her mother who conspired in the abuse and facilitated it, essentially selling her daughter into sexual and emotional slavery for financial security. In this precedent-setting court lion. Her mother was judged guilty of intentional infliction of to commit sexual abuse. As a result of this case most states have recently changed their statute of limitations law for incest and childhood sexual abuse. The book can be found at local bookstores, or online at www.hci-online.com. You can also order by calling 1-800- 441-5569.