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	Judge Urges Lawyers to Settle Church Sex Abuse Cases By Lori Tipton KTUU January 22, 2009 http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=9720137 ANCHORAGE, Alaska-- In Fairbanks, a Superior Court judge told lawyers involved in cases of priest and church workers accused of child sex abuse to focus on getting the cases finished. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests said it is grateful the judge understands that the victims need help soon, but those victims need the chance to expose dangerous predators and corrupt supervisors as a part of their healing. SNAP said it hopes the judge will allow these victims that opportunity. In a written statement, SNAP said, "When clergy sex abuse and cover up lawsuits are settled, often the truth about the complicity of church officials remains hidden. We hope that doesn't happen in Alaska." The Society of Jesus, Oregon province, reached a $50 million settlement with 113 Alaska native child sex abuse claimants. The Fairbanks catholic diocese filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal court last year. Contact Lori Tipton at ltipton@ktuu.com
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