Nfld. churches up for sale to pay abuse victims
St. George's, Newfoundland --
Victims of abusive priests in Newfoundland are a step closer receiving compensation.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador approved a settlement between a Roman Catholic diocese and the 40 victims.
The settlement requires St. George's Diocese to raise $13 million in compensation by selling 134 properties along Newfoundland's west coast, including up to 60 churches and the diocese headquarters.
The victims will receive between $75,000 and $1 million when the sale of properties is completed over the next 30 months.
The court's approval of the settlement, which was worked out with the diocese under bankruptcy protection, concludes a 16-year legal battle.
Lawyer Greg Stack, who represents most of the victims, was pleased but skeptical about the outcome.
Read the article at CTV.ca Dated July 5, 2005
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Victims of abusive priests in Newfoundland are a step closer receiving compensation.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador approved a settlement between a Roman Catholic diocese and the 40 victims.
The settlement requires St. George's Diocese to raise $13 million in compensation by selling 134 properties along Newfoundland's west coast, including up to 60 churches and the diocese headquarters.
The victims will receive between $75,000 and $1 million when the sale of properties is completed over the next 30 months.
The court's approval of the settlement, which was worked out with the diocese under bankruptcy protection, concludes a 16-year legal battle.
Lawyer Greg Stack, who represents most of the victims, was pleased but skeptical about the outcome.
Read the article at CTV.ca Dated July 5, 2005
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