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Sunday, March 20, 2005

‘Bankrupt’ diocese transfers $400,000

St. George's, Newfoundland --

The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. of St. George’s has told victims of sexual abuse that it’s setting aside a $400,000 retainer for professional fees, a move that outraged victims say is another tactic to avoid compensation and minimize assets.

This is absolutely unbelievable, said Randy Johnston.

They’ve done everything in this world to not pay us.

The corporation served notice of intent to file for bankruptcy roughly a week ago as a way to deal with compensating victims in the sex abuse case of Father Kevin Bennett.

It had 10 days to file cash flow statements to list liquid assets (not including property).

Those statements were made available to the victims Friday.

Read the article at Transcontinental Newsnet dated March 19, 2005
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