Abuse Survivors in New Mexico Approve Diocese Settlement
Victims of clergy sexual abuse have approved of a plan for the Gallup Diocese in New Mexico to dole out millions of dollars in compensation.
The Albuquerque Journal reported that an attorney for 57 abuse survivors told a federal judge Tuesday that all had signed off on the plan.
Under the agreement, each claimant will receive roughly $350,000.
The Gallup Diocese is establishing a fund of between $21 million and $25 million for professional fees and settlements.
The diocese is expected to provide $3 million.
It may have to sell its chancery offices in Gallup, subject to the terms of a bank loan agreement.
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