Bankruptcy Judge Recuses Self in Diocese Bankruptcy

U.S. News
May 1, 2017

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/montana/articles/2017-05-01/bankruptcy-judge-recuses-self-in-diocese-bankruptcy

Montana's federal bankruptcy judge has recused himself from overseeing the bankruptcy filing of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings because his former law firm provided assistance in the case.

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The diocese filed for bankruptcy in March as part of the negotiations to settle 72 claims of sexual abuse.

The diocese says it and its insurance carrier would contribute to a fund to compensate victims.

The Diocese of Helena filed for bankruptcy in early 2014 and created a $21 million compensation fund for more than 360 claimants.