’It’s a terrible thing that can happen to you. And then to have it delayed for so long,’ said the Center For Victims President and CEO Laurie MacDonald…

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – They say justice delayed is justice denied. 

Both here in Pittsburgh and across the country, the pandemic brought the criminal justice system to a virtual standstill, as courtrooms closed to prevent spreading the virus. 

The courts are open again and trying to catch up, but the backlog of cases is impacting lives nationwide.