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New York Archdiocese Finalizing $800m Settlement With Abuse Survivors
The Guardian · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on The Guardian
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The Catholic archdiocese of New York is finalizing an $800m settlement with more than 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors to resolve long-standing legal claims.
- The Catholic archdiocese of New York is finalizing a settlement of at least $800m with more than 1,300 people alleging sexual abuse by clergy members and lay leaders.
- The agreement aims to resolve a long legal dispute and reduce the risk of the diocese declaring bankruptcy.
- Plaintiffs' attorney Paul Mones stated that only a few details remain before a final deal is reached.
- New York state passed the Child Victims Act in 2019, enabling survivors to file civil lawsuits until turning 55.
- Survivors can choose to receive a flat $250,000 or participate in an allocation procedure based on submitted claim details.
- Archbishop Ronald A Hicks expressed hope in an email to priests that the agreement will bring healing and reconciliation to victim-survivors.
- The Catholic church continues to face similar sexual abuse lawsuits and mediations in other states, including Illinois, Maryland, California, and New York.
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