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How many survivors does New York's clergy abuse deal cover?
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The Archdiocese of New York has confirmed an agreement with clergy abuse survivors, with formal signing due in early November. Paul Mones, who represents some plaintiffs, says the parties have not yet reached a final deal and only a few details remain.
New York
The total is more than 800 million dollars, and it would end years of litigation. Reports say it would also lower the risk of the diocese going bankrupt, the fate New Orleans met.
$800M
About 1,300 survivors are covered. Each will receive at least $250,000, and more for severe abuse.
1,300
In the US, only Los Angeles's 880 million dollars settlement, reached in an earlier deal, was larger. New York's more than 800 million dollars ranks second.
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles (2024)880
- Archdiocese of New York (2026, at least)800
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Based on reports by
- La Libre.beSexual violence within the Church - The Archdiocese of New York will compensate victims for $800 million
- Deutsche WelleNew York Archdiocese to pay $800 million to sex abuse survivors
- DIE WELTNew York: Catholic Church pays abuse victims more than $800 million
- Le Monde.frThe Archdiocese of New York will pay $800 million to more than 1,300 victims of sexual abuse
- Notícias ao MinutoArchdiocese of New York to pay $800 million for abuse
- The GuardianNew York archdiocese finalizing $800m settlement with clergy sex abuse survivors