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Upstate New York Catholic diocese announces $100 million settlement for sexual abuse victims

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse has announced a $100 million settlement with people who say they are sexual abuse victims as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. Catholic dioceses around the state are dealing with a surge of lawsuits dating to when New York temporarily suspended the statute of limitations to give victims of childhood abuse the ability to pursue decades-old allegations. The Syracuse diocese says 387 individuals have filed claims. The settlement remains subject to a creditor vote and court approval. It would provide $100 million, total, to the victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy, employees and volunteers.

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