Catholic Archdiocese of New York agrees billion dollar abuse settlement

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 01:02 · Archive

The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $US800 million to about 1,300 survivors of alleged clergy sexual abuse.

The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to a $US800 million settlement with approximately 1,300 people who alleged they were sexually abused by clergy. The settlement ends more than seven years of lawsuits and includes the release of documents relating to sexual offenders in the Church. Archbishop Ronald Hicks confirmed the agreement in an email to clergy on Saturday, though he noted that the settlement would not be final until the parties sign it, an action scheduled for the week of November 6.

The settlement is the second-largest involving a Catholic archdiocese in the United States. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles agreed in 2024 to pay $US880 million to 1,000 abuse victims, in addition to $US740 million in claims it had paid previously. The Archdiocese of New York covers the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, as well as seven counties north of New York City, and is home to approximately 300 churches, more than 150 parochial schools and 2.5 million Catholics.

Jeff Anderson, a lawyer representing more than 1,000 people who filed claims against the Catholic Church in New York state, said the agreement marked 'a powerful moment in the pursuit of justice' and that survivors had 'helped bring about a reckoning and a meaningful step toward accountability'.

How it is being reported

• Billion dollar settlement for NYC archdiocese survivorsIn one of the largest payouts over clergy sexual abuse, survivors have agreed to a billion dollar settlement with the Catholic Archdiocese of New York.Perth Now · 25 Oct, 01:30
• Billion dollar settlement for NYC archdiocese survivorsIn one of the largest payouts over clergy sexual abuse, survivors have agreed to a billion dollar settlement with the Catholic Archdiocese of New York.The West Australian · 25 Oct, 01:30

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