The San Francisco Catholic archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials, according to plaintiffs’ attorneys. As part of the settlement, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is required to write an apology letter to each survivor and implement reforms aimed at child protection.
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San Francisco Archdiocese to Pay $395 Million to Settle Child Sexual Abuse Claims
The San Francisco Catholic archdiocese will pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits related to child sexual abuse. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is mandated to write apology letters to survivors and to implement child protection reforms as part of the settlement.
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