MONTANA
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Sanjay Talwani – MTN News
HELENA – The Catholic Diocese of Helena and several creditors have has taken a step that could settle hundreds of allegations of sexual abuse.
A joint filing in federal bankruptcy court on Monday by the Diocese and a committee of creditors indicated the church plans to set up a $16 million trust fund for victims that would ultimately be administered by an agent of the court.
Most of that money will come from insurance. In two different lawsuits, 362 people have alleged abuse at the hands of church employees. The Diocese declared bankruptcy in January.
The plan still requires final approval from other creditors with claims against the Diocese as well as from Montana’s bankruptcy judge.
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