MISSOURI
KMBZ

The Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Diocese has reached a settlement with the family of a 14-year-old boy who committed suicide after claims that he was molested by a priest.

The diocese agreed to pay $2.25 million to the family of Brian Teeman. The Diocese will also place a bench at Nativity of Mary Parish in Brian’s memory.

In a statement, the diocese said they agreed to the settlement after considering the financial and emotional toll on all parties of an anticipated four-week trial.