Archdiocese's 'Equitable' Bankruptcy Priced Child Rape by the Point
Survivors leave the venue with $359,198 checks; the institution exits with a $305 million shield and a $1,000 tollbooth in front of the appeals door.
Source article: New Orleans Catholic abuse survivors call bankruptcy amounts 'a farce'.
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- Published
- Pen name
- Editorial Board
- Topic tags
- religious institution, crime, law and justice, civil rights, discrimination, human interest
- Primary entities
- New Orleans, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, Aaron Hebert, Richard Coon, Brian Manix, Richard Arsenault, Don Massey, Richard Trahant, Lawrence Hecker
- Themes
- Clergy abuse accountability, Institutional bankruptcy proceedings, Survivor compensation
- Floor values engaged
- Accountability of power, Truthfulness, Equality & fairness