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.

Boston church faces $85m abuse deal
Wed, 10 Sep, 2003 - 01:00
Denise Lavoie

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.

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