Archdiocese of San Francisco reaches landmark $395M settlement for child sex abuse survivors
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A historic $395 million settlement has been reached between the Archdiocese of San Francisco and hundreds of survivors who accused the church of childhood sexual abuse.
The settlement will compensate more than 500 survivors, many of whom came forward after decades of silence. Survivors say they hope the outcome will help protect other children from abuse.
This is one of the largest settlements between the Catholic Church and survivors of sexual abuse. Survivors described the agreement as a turning point after years of advocacy.
“Today’s shame is going to change sides. This acknowledges the systemic denials and cover-ups by the Archdiocese of San Francisco,” said Margie O’Driscoll, a survivor and co-chair of the survivors committee.
For three years, a committee of nine survivors represented more than 500 people in negotiations with the archdiocese.
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