A $170 million settlement between the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and clergy abuse survivors is close to being finalized, according to WSYR.
After five years of legal battles and over 400 claims, a federal bankruptcy judge signaled approval on Aug. 27 to let the Diocese exit bankruptcy and begin compensation. Survivors, many abused as children, shared emotional moments in court after the ruling.
The judge praised their courage and urged church leaders to uphold strict child protection protocols as the case moves toward closure.
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