Jul

16

After Abuse Settlement, an Apology to Victims

July 16, 2007 | Comments Off

A day after agreeing to a record $660 million settlement with 508 victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cardinal Roger Mahony apologized to the victims for “this terrible sin and crime” and said he hoped the settlement would bring a “final resolution.” Read full article.

Jul

14

L.A. Archdiocese to Pay $600M to Victims

July 14, 2007 | Comments Off

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles will settle its clergy abuse cases for at least $600 million, by far the largest payout in the churchs sexual abuse scandal, The Associated Press learned Saturday.
Attorneys for the archdiocese and alleged victims are expected to announce the deal Monday, the day the first of more than 500 […]

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