Like being ‘stabbed in the back’: abuse survivors left without trials after Christian Brothers’ unprecedented legal tactic
Christian Brothers' unprecedented legal tactic leaves abuse survivors without trials
📍 How it ended
The Christian Brothers were granted a pause on abuse victim payouts amid reports that millions in property were transferred ahead of settlements. The government told the court it was disturbing if the sale of properties for one dollar deprived survivors of pay.
Survivors were left without trials following the use of an unprecedented legal tactic.
Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
Abuse survivors are left without trials after the Christian Brothers' legal move. The Christian Brothers have taken an unprecedented legal tactic, which has resulted in abuse survivors being left without trials.
Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, ABC News, and EWTN News emphasizes the impact on survivors and the financial dealings of the Christian Brothers. The move has raised concerns about the payment of settlements to abuse victims.
The future of a prestigious school is in doubt as it considers selling its land and buildings to pay sexual abuse victims.
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Coverage (5)
- Prestigious school’s future in doubt amid move to sell its land and buildings to pay sexual abuse victims Stuff · 48d ago
- Christian Brothers in Australia transferred millions in property ahead of settlement, report claims EWTN News · 48d ago
- Christian Brothers granted pause on abuse victim payouts ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 48d ago
- ‘Obviously disturbing’ if Christian Brothers’ $1 property sales deprive abuse survivors of pay, government tells court The Guardian · 48d ago broke it first
- Like being ‘stabbed in the back’: abuse survivors left without trials after Christian Brothers’ unprecedented legal tactic The Guardian · 48d ago broke it first
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What is happening
Abuse survivors are being left without trials due to the Christian Brothers' legal tactic
Which outlets are covering this story
The Guardian, ABC News, EWTN News, and Stuff
What is the Christian Brothers' plan to pay abuse victims
The organization reportedly plans to sell its land and buildings to pay settlements
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