In 2019, New York changed the law to let survivors pursue decades-old abuse claims; seven years later, about 1,300 people have agreed to an $800 million settlement with the Catholic archdiocese, pending signatures
The Catholic Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay $800 million (£615 million) to around 1,300 survivors who reported sexual abuse by clergy and other church staff. The settlement brings years of legal disputes and negotiations closer to an end. Lawyers representing the survivors announced the agreement. It covers a large number of civil…
