Diocese of Monterey contemplates bankruptcy after new wave of sexual abuse lawsuits


by KSBW

KSBW— Church leaders for the Diocese of Monterey say they’re contemplating filing for bankruptcy as an option for “equitably” dealing with dozens of lawsuits filed against the diocese on behalf of victims sexually abused as minors

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