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Sexually Abused Quebec Students to Share $13m

By Qmi Agency
Sun News
July 5, 2013

http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/canada/archives/2013/07/20130704-125102.html

MONTREAL - A $13-million settlement has been reached in the Holy Cross Congregation sexual abuse scandal.

Abused students who attended several schools run by the brothers, including the prestigious Montreal high school College Notre Dame, are entitled to payouts of between $10,000 and $250,000, depending on the degree of abuse suffered.

After nearly two years of litigation, the 206 victims can expect to receive their payment before the end of the month.

The victims of the Holy Cross Congregation have accused the church of unnecessarily prolonging the judicial process. Some have called the church's legal tactics "sadistic."

Eric Simard, lawyer for the congregation, blames the "colossal and complex" legal process for the delay in reaching a settlement. He says he hopes that once the victims get their settlement they'll be able "to turn the page on these dramatic events."

 

 

 

 

 




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