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Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

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The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego has announced that it is considering filing for Bankruptcy protection for the benefit of sexual abuse victims. Clergy Victim's Attorney John Manly says they are aiming to push against the Diocese's attempt to file. This would be the second time that this Diocese has filed for bankruptcy.

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The Guardian

Wave of child sex abuse claims could bankrupt San Diego diocese

Hundreds of lawsuits alleging abuse by priests and others in the diocese have come to light after California lifted statute of limitation

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego says it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests

1 year ago·United States

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KRDO

Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said Friday it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children. In a letter that was expected to be shared with parishioners this weekend, Bishop Robert McElroy said the cases were filed after California lifted a statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse claims. As…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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KIFI

Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego says it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children. Bishop Robert McElroy says in a letter to parishioners that the suits were filed after California lifted a statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse claims. Most of the allegations stem from events that took …

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said Friday it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering" legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children.In a letter that was expected to be shared with parishioners this weekend, Bishop Robert McElroy said the cases were filed after California lifted a statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse claims.Assembly Bill 218, wh…

1 year ago·Miami, United States

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