UNITED STATES
Washington Post
Christian Brothers religious order reaches deal with more than 400 child sex abuse victims
By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, May 23
NEW YORK — The Christian Brothers have agreed to pay more than $16 million to people who were molested as children by members of the U.S. religious order.
The settlement was announced Thursday by attorneys for the Roman Catholic group and for more than 400 victims.
The Christian Brothers staffed schools and worked in dioceses in parts of the United States, including California, Hawaii, Illinois, New York and New Jersey, as well as in Canada.
Two groups that hold Christian Brothers’ assets sought federal bankruptcy protection in the face of the claims. A judge must approve the agreement.
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