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
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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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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
Coverage (5)
- Prestigious school’s future in doubt amid move to sell its land and buildings to pay sexual abuse victims Stuff · 1d ago
- Christian Brothers in Australia transferred millions in property ahead of settlement, report claims EWTN News · 1d ago
- Christian Brothers granted pause on abuse victim payouts ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 1d ago
- ‘Obviously disturbing’ if Christian Brothers’ $1 property sales deprive abuse survivors of pay, government tells court The Guardian · 1d ago broke it first
- Like being ‘stabbed in the back’: abuse survivors left without trials after Christian Brothers’ unprecedented legal tactic The Guardian · 1d ago broke it first
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