Abuse survivors approve Gallup Diocese settlement

NEW MEXICO
Las Cruces Sun-News

Associated Press June 21, 2016

ALBUQUERQUE — Victims of clergy sexual abuse have approved of a plan for the Gallup Diocese to dole out millions of dollars in compensation.

The Albuquerque Journal reports that an attorney for 57 abuse survivors told a federal judge Tuesday that all had signed off on the plan.

Under the agreement, each claimant will receive roughly $350,000.

The Gallup Diocese is establishing a fund of between $21 million and $25 million for professional fees and settlements.

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