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Norwich Diocese Reaches Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement With Victims
The Diocese of Norwich has reached a settlement with victims of sexual abuse, according to a report.
NORWICH, CT — The Diocese of Norwich has reached a $31-million settlement with the victims of sexual abuse, WFSB 3-TV reported. It's anticipated that more news on the settlement will be released Wednesday.
In 2019, the Diocese of Norwich released a list of sexual abuse allegations dating back to the formation of the diocese in 1953.
The diocese had paid out $7.7 million in settlements with victims in nine cases, according to Norwich Bishop Michael Cote.
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