NY Archdiocese pitches $800M to settle child sex abuse claims – warns of bankruptcy if offer is rejected

The Archdiocese of New York has offered $800 million to settle claims that priests and lay staff sexually abused children — as Catholic church leaders warn of bankruptcy if the settlement isn’t accepted. The potential global settlement, which still needs approval from all 1,300 alleged victims, comes with a $250,000 quick pay option for accusers...

NY Archdiocese pitches $800M to settle child sex abuse claims – warns of bankruptcy if offer is rejected
The Archdiocese of New York has offered $800 million to settle claims that priests and lay staff sexually abused children — as Catholic church leaders warn of bankruptcy if the settlement isn’t accepted. The potential global settlement, which still needs approval from all 1,300 alleged victims, comes with a $250,000 quick pay option for accusers...