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WTAQ
MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) – A sex abuse victim who got an $80,000 settlement from the Milwaukee Archdiocese cannot get more money from the church’s bankruptcy case.
That’s according to a new ruling from Federal Judge Rudolph Randa.
The male victim took part in a mediation program set up by the Catholic archdiocese 10 years ago.
He said he deserves to be a creditor in the church’s bankruptcy, saying he was lied to during the mediation process. Judge Randa disagreed. He said state laws protect what’s said during mediation sessions — and it cannot be used as evidence in the church’s bankruptcy proceeding.
Church spokesman Jerry Topczewski praised the ruling, saying it’s fair to everyone involved.
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