Clergy abuse claimants can sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-05 05:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Religion, Economy & Finance, Law & Courts, Sexual Violence, Business & Economy, Crime & Justice
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A U.S. Bankruptcy Court will allow clergy abuse claimants to sue for an estimated half-billion dollars in parish assets to fund settlements under the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese’s current financial reorganization case.
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