LA Church 'in record abuse deal'

**Adam** · 15th July 2007, 02:11 AM

Wow

Cardinal Mahony has said property will be sold to raise the funds

The Catholic Church in Los Angeles has reached a financial deal with more than 500 people alleging sexual abuse by priests, the plaintiffs' lawyer says.

The deal, said to be for $660m (£324m), has yet to be approved by a judge.

It would be the biggest compensation payment the Church has made since the sexual abuse scandal erupted in 2002.

It would take the total paid out by the Church in the US to $2bn since 1950, with the LA diocese paying about one quarter of that.

The settlement figures have not yet been officially announced.
The diocese is expected to sell property to raise the compensation funds.
Ray Boucher, lead plaintiff lawyer in the case, said the settlement also called for the release of confidential priest personnel files.

"Transparency is a critical part of this and of all resolutions," he said.

Healing process

Steven Sanchez, a plaintiff in the case, said he was both relieved and disappointed by the outcome.

"I was really emotionally ready to take on the archdiocese in court in less than 48 hours, but I'm glad all victims are going to be compensated," he said.

"I hope all victims will find some type of healing in this process."

David Clohessy, national director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said while it was the largest settlement by the Church, money was not the key objective for victims.

"It is never about the money. Victims want healing, prevention, closing, accountability," he said.

The diocese has not yet commented on the settlement but said Church officials planned to be in court on Monday morning.

In a recent letter to parishioners, Cardinal Roger Mahony said the Church would be selling an administrative building and was considering the sale of about 50 other Church properties to raise funds for settlement.

Since 2002 nearly 1,000 people have filed such claims against the Roman Catholic Church in California alone.

In February 2004, a report commissioned by the Church said more than 4,000 Roman Catholic priests in the US had faced sexual abuse allegations in the last 50 years.

**DiP** · 15th July 2007, 04:46 AM

*slaps forehead*

Rascal · 15th July 2007, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

In February 2004, a report commissioned by the Church said more than 4,000 Roman Catholic priests in the US had faced sexual abuse allegations in the last 50 years.

And yet they do not accept 1st time parishoners into Catholosism for divorce and other reasons??? Somehow doesn't make sense to me....

Taryn · 15th July 2007, 06:07 AM

And condoms dont protect against HIV. ... ?

although to be fair i think the new pope has changed the stance on that one now. Purgatory doesnt exist either anymore, hurrah for all those unbaptized babies

**Adri** · 15th July 2007, 07:08 AM

"It is never about the money. Victims want healing, prevention, closing, accountability"

And so I wonder what happens to the priests when stuff like this goes on. Do they just get reasignned to another area where people do not know they are pedophiles?

DarksieD · 15th July 2007, 08:33 AM

Holy Crap

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Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 6,249 Gold: 102,166 My Mood: Thanks: 53 Thanked 711 Times in 222 Posts	LA Church 'in record abuse deal' Wow LA Church 'in record abuse deal' Cardinal Mahony has said property will be sold to raise the funds The Catholic Church in Los Angeles has reached a financial deal with more than 500 people alleging sexual abuse by priests, the plaintiffs' lawyer says. The deal, said to be for $660m (£324m), has yet to be approved by a judge. It would be the biggest compensation payment the Church has made since the sexual abuse scandal erupted in 2002. It would take the total paid out by the Church in the US to $2bn since 1950, with the LA diocese paying about one quarter of that. The settlement figures have not yet been officially announced. The diocese is expected to sell property to raise the compensation funds. Ray Boucher, lead plaintiff lawyer in the case, said the settlement also called for the release of confidential priest personnel files. "Transparency is a critical part of this and of all resolutions," he said. Healing process Steven Sanchez, a plaintiff in the case, said he was both relieved and disappointed by the outcome. "I was really emotionally ready to take on the archdiocese in court in less than 48 hours, but I'm glad all victims are going to be compensated," he said. "I hope all victims will find some type of healing in this process." David Clohessy, national director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said while it was the largest settlement by the Church, money was not the key objective for victims. "It is never about the money. Victims want healing, prevention, closing, accountability," he said. The diocese has not yet commented on the settlement but said Church officials planned to be in court on Monday morning. In a recent letter to parishioners, Cardinal Roger Mahony said the Church would be selling an administrative building and was considering the sale of about 50 other Church properties to raise funds for settlement. Since 2002 nearly 1,000 people have filed such claims against the Roman Catholic Church in California alone. In February 2004, a report commissioned by the Church said more than 4,000 Roman Catholic priests in the US had faced sexual abuse allegations in the last 50 years. RMS Carpathia: actually the way the iron golems look in this game.. it looks like trailer trash redneck borgs.. because they are just diffrent metals all put togeather and when they walk they look like they are going to fall over Get your own personal forum Like these ones - Personal forum listing Bored @ work? Play in our arcade! Useful Tips on how to use UOForums Open your own blog

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Taryn Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 17 Gold: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: LA Church 'in record abuse deal' And condoms dont protect against HIV. ... ? although to be fair i think the new pope has changed the stance on that one now. Purgatory doesnt exist either anymore, hurrah for all those unbaptized babies

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