Boston church faces $85m abuse deal

A MULTI-MILLION dollar settlement between more than 500 alleged victims of clergy sex abuse and the Boston archdiocese appeared to be nearly completed following two days of secret negotiations.

A source close to the talks would not confirm reports that there was a deal in hand worth about $85 million (€75 million).

Archbishop Sean O’Malley had vowed to bring a speedy resolution to the legal claims.