Historical Events tagged with "sexualabuse"

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Crime & Law

Diocese of Dallas Settles Abuse Claims for $23.4 Million

July 10th, 1998 26 years ago

The Diocese of Dallas reached a settlement of $23.4 million to compensate nine former altar boys who alleged they were sexually abused by Rudolph Kos, a former priest. This settlement was part of a series of legal actions aimed at addressing decades of clergy abuse within the Catholic Church. The allegations came to light as part of a growing scrutiny of the church's handling of abuse cases, revealing systemic issues and prompting calls for greater accountability.

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