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Savannah Morning News
The Catholic Diocese of Savannah has reached a $4.5 million settlement through mediation in a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of a minor by a priest.
The suit, filed in Jasper County, S.C., alleged sexual abuse of a minor more than 30 years ago by Wayland Y. Brown while he was serving as a priest in the diocese.
Named as defendants were Brown, the diocese, Raymond W. Lessard, bishop at the time, and Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer by virtue of his position as current bishop of the Diocese.
The settlement brings to a resolution all claims the plaintiff has with all parties, excepting Brown.
Hartmayer said the settlement “demonstrates our care and concern for victims of sexual misconduct by diocesan employees or volunteers.”
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