NEW MEXICO
San Antonion Express-News
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — As its bankruptcy case wraps up, the Diocese of Gallup has allocated millions of dollars to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse.
The Gallup Independent reports (http://bit.ly/1jl8YBA) that the diocese’s bankruptcy confirmation hearing is scheduled for June 21.
It is creating a fund of between $21 million and $25 million to be used for professional fees and settlements with the 57 abuse survivors who led claims in bankruptcy court. Professional fees are now listed at more than $3.6 million and some settlements for abuse claimants are expected to approach $300,000.
There are also several non-monetary provisions in the settlement, including letters of apology to be sent to abuse claimants.
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