KANSAS CITY (MO)
Fox 4
[with video]
BY SHANNON O’BRIEN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The victims of Catholic Church sex scandals gathered Wednesday in front of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph offices to let Bishop Robert Finn know that they will not stop in their quest to keep children safe from sexual abuse by clergy.
In 2008, 47 victims of sexual abuse sued the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. A 19-point contract was the most important part of the settlement to victims, to keep future children safe.
They say the diocese violated the contract, allowing other children to be victimized, and the diocese must again pay up.
“Nowhere on earth have victims achieved what they have achieved here in Kansas City,” said David Clohessy with SNAP.
A 2008 court settlement for $10 million, and a non-monetary commitment by the diocese in the form of a 19-point contract was issued that victims say will protect other children, if it is followed.
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