UNITED KINGDOM
Huddersfield Examiner
BY NEIL ATKINSON
Abuse victim Peter Murray seeks damages after alleged campaign of abuse by seminary teacher
Evidence of historic sexual abuse at a Kirklees religious school will be considered in court for the first time later this year.
Numerous allegations of horrific abuse by priests and teachers working for the Verona Fathers at St Peter Claver College, Mirfield, have been made in recent years.
However, despite £120,000 in compensation payouts, the cases have not reached court and there has been no apology or finding of guilt.
But a case will finally be tried in November, after former pupil Peter Murray, 57, launched his bid for a substantial damages payout.
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