New York Catholic Church agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims
- Archdiocese of New York agreed to pay $800 million to settle sexual abuse claims involving around 1,300 people.
- Survivors accused Catholic priests & other church workers of sexual abuse, with some cases dating back decades.
- • The agreement is the second-largest Catholic archdiocese abuse settlement in US history, after Los Angeles' $880 million deal.
- The Church will release records related to alleged abusers, while final settlement documents are expected to be signed in November.
Source: apnews.com
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