June 03, 2005

Covington Diocese Reaches Settlement With Sex Abuse Victims

COVINGTON (KY)
WCPO

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A class action suit filed by victims of sex abuse involving priests and employees of the Covington Diocese has been settled.

The victims have been grouped into four categories, based upon the degree of abuse.

Victims will be able to get from $5,000 to $450,000.

The total settlement fund will be $120 million.

Posted by kshaw at June 3, 2005 12:53 PM