March 09, 2005

Diocese seeks bankruptcy protection

CANADA
CBC

WebPosted Mar 9 2005 07:53 AM NST
CBC News

CORNER BROOK — The Roman Catholic diocese of St. George's says it is filing for bankruptcy protection in order to give sexual abuse victims the best compensation package.

However, Greg Stack – the lawyer representing the 36 men abused by priest Kevin Bennett – says the move is a stalling tactic.

By filing for bankruptcy protection, the diocese has put a temporary stop to the civil suits.

Bishop Douglas Crosby says the diocese does not have the $50 million dollars in compensation that the 36 victims are seeking.

Posted by kshaw at March 9, 2005 05:44 AM