MINNESOTA
Minnesota Public Radio
Martin Moylan Apr 16, 2015
The federal judge overseeing the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis’ bankruptcy case indicated Thursday that he will shorten the window for sex abuse victims to file claims against the church.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Kressel signaled that he will concur with the archdiocese and set an Aug. 3 date for filing claims, though he said he would consider giving victims more time if needed.
August is much earlier than the filing deadline allowed under a Minnesota law that gives abuse victims until May 2016 to file lawsuits over abuse that happened long ago. The archdiocese said the earlier date could mean a quicker resolution for claims and reduced bankruptcy costs, leaving more assets available for victims.
Victims attorney Jeff Anderson argued unsuccessfully that the 2016 deadline should hold.
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