$7 Million Settlement Reached in Delaware Sexual Abuse Case
DELAWARE - Reuters reported today that 14 victims of sexual assault reached a $7 million settlement with three Catholic Church institutions, according to two of the victims. The article stated that nine of the plaintiffs in the settlement were alleged victims of former Capuchin Friar Pal Daleo, and five others were allegedly harmed by John Fleming, former St. Edmonds Academy lay teacher and wrestling coach.
Two of the fourteen victims, Matthias Conaty and Jeff Rose, who announced the settlement, were abused in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Earlier this year, the Diocese of Wilmington paid a $77.4 million settlement to 146 alleged victims, forcing the diocese to declare bankruptcy.
The Child Victim's Act of 2007 eliminated the civil statute of limitations on clergy sexual abuse in Delaware and allowed a two-year window for victims to file civil suits. A similar law is being considered in Pennsylvania, where the Penn State scandal is currently under close scrutiny.
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