>>alleges farrington sexually abused him when he attended belem and during the 1960's. the suit was made possible by assembly bill ab to 18 known as california child victims act to all forms of 3 year window for childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred and is being applauded by other clergy abuse victims oil castaic the courthouse doors are open. and you can shine light on horrible crimes and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child. >>because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today, the lawsuit further alleges that development prep knew of the allegations against brother farrington and covered it up. >>tourney anderson also allege negligence by the san jose diocese and demanded full disclosure of its role in the farrington case know that this law has teeth. and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese. >>that concealed that are covered it up. this time because we're coming at you. in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news. tonight iowa police are looking for a driver who hit

>>alleges farrington sexually abused him when he attended belem and during the 1960's. the suit was made possible by assembly bill ab to 18 known as california child victims act o all funds a 3 year window for childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred and is being applauded by other clergy abuse victims like joe l castaic the courthouse doors are open. and you can shine light on horrible crimes. >>and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today, the lawsuit further alleges that development prep knew of the allegations against brother farrington and covered it up. >>tourney anderson also allege negligence by the san jose diocese and demanded full disclosure of its role in the farrington case know that this law has teeth. and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese. >>the concealed covered it up. it's time because we're coming at you. >>anderson says the new law also allows a tripling of damages in cases where an effort to hide

>>alleges farrington sexually abused him when he attended belem and during the 1960's. the suit was made possible by assembly bill ab to 18 known as california child victims act o all funds a 3 year window for childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred and is being applauded other clergy abuse victims oil castaic the courthouse doors are open. and you can shine light on horrible crimes and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child. >>because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today, the lawsuit further alleges that development prep knew of the allegations against brother farrington and covered it up. >>tourney anderson also allege negligence by the san jose diocese and demanded full disclosure of its role in the farrington case know that this law has teeth and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese. >>the concealed covered it up. time because we're coming at you. >>anderson says the new law also allows a tripling of damages in cases where an effort to hide evidence of abus

brother william farrington allegedly assaulted a man when he was 13. the victim is able to pursue legal action because, decades later, because of a new law. >> reporter: a san jose man claimed in the 0 '60s, brother william farrington sexually assaulted him. the alleged victim is pursuing bellerman, more than 50 years later. >> the lawa matter what age you are today, you can come forward as a jane doe and a john doe, bring a civil action, expose the offender. expose the institution that concealed it, hold them accountable. >> reporter: the new law also allows victims to file lawsuits anonymously. and if it's proven an organization tried to cover up suspected abuse, the victim is entitled to triple the damages. joelle fought for the law to be on the books. >> the school knew i was being abused at the time of the abuse but chose to cover it up as opposed to protecting me. >> reporter: this is not the first accusation against brother farrington. he was removed from ministry in 2002 after being accused by at least six people. he is now 78 and living here.

>>alleges farrington sexually abused him when he attended belem and during the 1960's. the suit was made possible by assembly bill ab to 18 known as california child victims act o all funds the 3 year window for childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred and is being applauded by other clergy abuse victims like joe l castaic the courthouse doors are open. and you can shine light on horrible crimes and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child. >>because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today, the lawsuit further alleges that development prep knew of the allegations against brother farrington and covered it up. >>tourney anderson also allege negligence by the san jose diocese and demanded full disclosure of its role in the farrington case know that this law has teeth. and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese. >>the concealed that are covered it up. it's time because we're coming at you. >>anderson says the new law also allows a tripling of damages in cases where an effo

>>alleges farrington sexually abused him when he attended belem and during the 1960's. the suit was made possible by assembly bill ab to 18 known as california child victims act a 3 year window for childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred and is being applauded by other clergy abuse victims like joe l castaic the courthouse doors are open. and you can shine light on horrible crimes. >>and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today, the lawsuit further alleges that development prep knew of the allegations against brother farrington and covered it up. >>tourney anderson also allege negligence by the san jose diocese and demanded full disclosure of its role in the farrington case know that this law has teeth. and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese. >>that concealed that are covered it up. it's time because we're coming at you. >>anderson says the new law also allows a tripling of damages in cases where an effort to hide ev

>>alleges farrington sexually abused him when he attended belem and during the 1960's. suit was made possible by assembly bill ab to 18 known as california child victims act a 3 year window for childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless of when the abuse occurred and is being applauded other clergy abuse victims oil castaic the courthouse doors are open. and you can shine light on horrible crimes and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child. >>because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today, the lawsuit further alleges that development prep knew of the allegations against brother farrington and covered it up. >>tourney anderson also allege negligence by the san jose diocese and demanded full disclosure of its role in the farrington case know that this law has teeth. and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese. >>that concealed that are covered it up. this time because we're coming at you. >>anderson says the new law also allows a tripling of damages in cases where an effort to hide evidence of abus

>>we also know the serial offenders like farrington have dozens sometimes hundreds of victims. attorneys jeff anderson pointed the finger at a picture brother william farrington at a news conference wednesday. >>announcing a lawsuit against carrington's former employer bowerman prep school and the diocese of san jose. so we're talking about 3 decades. >>of this guy being allowed to be and around kids and schools as a teacher. as a coach. as a under the supervision. the catholic bishops at the lawsuit filed on belf

brother william farrington was named on that list. we did so because we hope that active accountability will help victims and their families in the healing process. in san jose, marianne favro, nbc bay area news. >> our investigative unit has looked extensively at the accusations against the catholic priest. you can find the stories at nbcbayarea.com. >>> a new year means a new snow survey. the state is getting ready for the first one of the season in the sierra tomorrow. jeff ranieri joins us now with an early look at the totals of snow. jeff? >> and it is looking really great here, as we start off 2020. the automated sensors now putting us at 94% of normal to date, which is 34% of the april 1 average and 142 inches we have accumulated in november and also in december. great news on this front as of course the sierra snowpack provides the state a third of its water supply. rainfall the bulk of it we picked up in december, anywhere from 3 to over 13 inches in santa rosa. while we do have a little bit of a deficit here, still plenty of

. >> a former priest was accused by farrington, this dates back to the 1960s. lawsuit is made possible because of a new law that extends the statute of limitations that victims can report abuse. farrington now lives in los gatos and is under a so-called safety plan requiring him to have supervised access to visitors and limitations on travel. the diocese also is being named in the suit. in a statement it says, quote, the diocese of san jose is heartbroken to learn of yet another reported victim survivor, brother farrington. and it believes by learning in the past it can bring true healing. our investigative unit has looked extensively at accusations against catholic priests. find their stories at nbcbayarea.com. >>> the search is still on for this driver who allegedly plowed into a man in a wheelchair in vallejo and then took off. this happened monday in vallejo along redwood street. the 85-year-old victim survived. police say the driver in these photos got out of the vehicle briefly but then drove off. officers later found the truck abandoned. >>> it's a new y

brother william farrington he's the clergy member being accused in the lawsuit which was made possible by new law known as the california child victims act the law opens at 3 year window for a childhood abuse victims to file lawsuits regardless a when the abuse occurred. and you can shine light on horrible crimes and ensure that what happened to you never happens to another child. >>because you can expose perpetrators who are walking the streets today know that this law has teeth. >>and for anybody or institution organizations school or diocese that concealed covered it up. it's time because we're coming at you. >>the lawsuit accuses bela men prep of knowing about the allegations against brother farrington but covering it up the suit also alleges negligence by the san jose diocese and demands full disclosure of its role in the farrington case. >>well simple act of kindness in the south bay, a local pastor help feed a san jose homeless encampment on new year's day pastor scott workers, but pizza for the homeless, a staying in roosevelt park just off east santa clara street. each of them

full disclosure of its role in the farrington case.>new year with pizza that's how one homeless encampment was able to ring in 2020 and san jose thanks to the kindness of a local pastor par fours, michelle kingston has the story. >>pastor scott wagers hands out food, multiple times a week but today it was pizza it was appreciated that was a pizza. >>a mammoth out new year's day pastor scott buying pizza for the homeless pretty much decisions. the as is good dozens of people live here in roosevelt park off east santa clara street, each of them grateful for the surprise visit in the warm meal weighing the rams superhero uh minus you know anything to go help know feed the homeless in the plot. >>you know that's a blessing. yes, that's not a rant strangest superhero pastor wagers does this multiple times a week serving those in road san jose says party one of the bigger encampments in the city one that is organize people here say they treat each other like taken for for the >>macy and thank you thank you pastor. >>the 2 so that but the sco