AUSTRALIA
ABC News
[with video]
A Sydney lawyer representing victims of sexual abuse in claims against the Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Diocese says out-of-court settlements made by the church could be in excess of $15 million.
The Australian newspaper reports that the diocese has settled cases with around 100 sexual abuse victims.
The Diocese will not confirm the reports and Bishop Bill Wright says it is not in anyone’s best interest to make known the total number of settlements or the amount involved.
But solicitor John Ellis from Sydney firm David Beggs and Associates says he has acted on behalf of victims and believes the number could be higher.
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