Monday, June 18, 2007

Settlement Possible in L.A. Abuse Case

The nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese may finally move to settle hundreds of clergy sex abuse claims against it. After years of legal wrangling, and following several legal setbacks and the prospect of jury trials in the months ahead, it is finally going to court. Fifteen trials involving 172 of the more than 500 alleged victims are scheduled to be heard by juries in a six month courthouse marathon beginning July 9.

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