MILWAUKEE (WI)
Fox 6
4:29 pm, February 7, 2012, by Chip Brewster
MILWAUKEE — More than 550 reports of child sex crimes have been filed against the Milwaukee Archdiocese since early 2011. But now, the Archdiocese wants roughly 520 of those claims thrown out.
“While we were bound under the bankruptcy rules to cast a wide net for potential claimants, it is the court that determines which individual claims are eligible for financial compensation,” said Julie Wolf, Archdiocese spokesperson.
The Archdiocese is not arguing against the validity of the reports themselves. They church contends claims beyond the statute of limitations or which have already received settlements should not be considered.
Officials also believe alleged abuse at the hands of priests or church officials not actually employed by the diocese itself should be dismissed.
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