卡姆登教区同意在法院批准前解决300多起神职人员虐待索赔案,赔偿180万加元。 Camden Diocese agrees to $180M settlement over 300 clergy abuse claims, pending court approval.

Camden教区已同意一项1.8亿美元的解决方案,以便在美国破产法院批准之前解决300多起神职人员性虐待指控。 The Diocese of Camden has agreed to a $180 million settlement to resolve over 300 clergy sexual abuse claims, pending U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval. 这些资金将以先前的8 750万美元协议为基础,来自教区、子公司和保险公司。 The funds will come from the diocese, affiliates, and insurers, building on a prior $87.5 million agreement. 解决办法是在国家法律扩大了诉讼时效期限之后达成的,导致索赔案激增。 The settlement follows a state law expansion of the statute of limitations, leading to a surge in claims. Joseph A. Williams主教表示悲痛并肯定了问责制,而幸存者的律师则赞扬其结果,认为拖延已久的正义。 Bishop Joseph A. Williams expressed sorrow and affirmed accountability, while survivors’ lawyers praised the outcome as long-overdue justice. 该协议包括一项个人赔偿信托和公布与虐待有关的记录。 The agreement includes a trust for individual awards and release of abuse-related records. 预计将在审查之后获得批准。 Approval is expected after review.