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Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over abuse claims
Settlement reached with 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and lay workers in New York.
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The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement concerning sexual abuse claims, NPR News reported.
This settlement involves 1,300 survivors who experienced abuse by clergy members and lay workers, according to an attorney representing some of the plaintiffs.
All 1,300 survivors have agreed to the terms of the settlement, marking a significant resolution to these claims.
The agreement aims to address the claims of abuse and provide compensation to the survivors involved.
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