Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims
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The Archdiocese of New York reached a settlement regarding sexual abuse claims. The agreement totals 800 million dollars. According to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs, 1,300 survivors have agreed to the settlement. These survivors were abused by lay workers and clergy members.
The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.