Woman wins right to sue 'lottery rapist'

Britain's highest court decided Wednesday that a rapist who won the lottery while in prison may be sued by his victim even though the statute of limitations ran out 20 years ago.

The decision by the Law Lords effectively changes British law, giving victims of deliberate assault the right to sue after the current six-year limit expires, the woman and her attorney said.

The elderly victim, identified only as Mrs. A, said through her attorney that she was "delighted and relieved" at the decision.

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