September 13, 2005

Diocese Considers Settlement With Priest Abuse Victims

SPOKANE (WA)
KXLY

The Spokane Catholic Diocese may once again try to settle with victims of priest sex abuse.

News 4 has confirmed through multiple sources that renewed settlement talks begin this week.

Officially, the Diocese will only say it's "exploring settlement possibilities."

But sources close to the negotiations tell us a meeting in Seattle is scheduled for Tuesday morning.

The Diocese has until October 10th to file a reorganization plan in bankruptcy court. Part of that plan will likely include some kind of settlement possibility with victims.

Posted by kshaw at September 13, 2005 07:55 AM