Another huge payout for Catholic Church abuse victims

THE Roman Catholic church in the United States paid out $306 million in 2007 to victims of sex abuse involving members of the clergy – an increase 54 percent over the previous year, and the largest sum ever paid in a single year

According to a report in Australia’s News.com:

Of the monies paid out by the church, $262 million went to settling cases – almost double the amount paid out in 2006, according to the report commissioned by the church. About $10.6 million was paid out for therapy for victims or support for accused offenders, and $29.5 million for legal fees.

The annual report on the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People showed that 689 new allegations of abuse were lodged last year – three per cent fewer than in 2006 – but most involved cases dating back decades.

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