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By Rob Polansky
NORWICH, CT (WFSB) –
A woman from Massachusetts settled a molestation lawsuit against the Catholic Diocese of Norwich and one of its former bishops.
The woman, only identified as Jane Doe #2, reached the $1.1 million settlement Monday, the day before a jury trial in the case was supposed to start, according to her attorneys.
Attorneys Bob and Kelly Reardon said the woman was molested 60 times between the ages of 3 and 16 by Father Thomas Shea.
They said she was kissed and fondled.
They also said Shea molested at least 15 girls in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Six other victims were prepared to testify.
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