Coverage dated February 10, 2023

Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said Friday it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children.

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WTOP Washington DC
Clergy sex abuse suits could bankrupt San Diego diocese (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Feb 10, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said Friday it may declare bankruptcy in the coming months as it faces “staggering” legal costs in dealing with some 400 lawsuits alleging priests and others sexually abused children.
CBS 8 San Diego
Catholic Diocese of San Diego weighs bankruptcy (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published Feb 10, 2023
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The Catholic Diocese of San Diego says they would have to pay $550 million if they settled the 400 sex abuse claims they’ve received.
Los Angeles Times
San Diego Roman Catholic diocese ponders bankruptcy with sex-abuse lawsuits pending (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 10, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The diocese is facing hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy. It would be the second time the diocese has sought the protections of the courts.

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