How delayed reporting can impact sexual assault lawsuits

Sexual assault victims have the right to file lawsuits under Title IX, a federal law that bans sexual discrimination at colleges and universities. But these lawsuits are restricted by statutes of limitations, meaning judges can dismiss cases that aren't filed within a certain amount of time.

Victim advocates say this deprives assault victims of their day in court, especially in situations where abuse didn't come to light until years later.