New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million

The Archdiocese of New York reached an settlement with approximately 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay leaders, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The settlement amount is $800 million. An attorney for some of the plaintiffs confirmed that the survivors agreed to the settlement, according to NPR. The New York Times reported the agreement could allow the archdiocese to avoid bankruptcy.

• NYT — New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million
• NPR — Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims
• CNN — New York’s archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement

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