Baltimore Sexual Abuse Survivors Battle Delays and Secrecy in Archdiocese’s Bankruptcy Case
Baltimore Sexual Abuse Survivors Battle Delays and Secrecy in Archdiocese’s Bankruptcy Case
As the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore approaches nearly two years since its bankruptcy filing, survivors of clergy abuse are expressing mounting frustration over the stalled process and lack of compensation. Survivors were propelled into a state of hopeful anticipation, having leveraged a Maryland law that demanded the church’s financial reckoning. Yet, according to a letter penned by an aggrieved party to U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Harner, and reported by WYPR, this hope has been eroded by what is described as “a circus” where clarity and trust hang in the balance amid near total secrecy.
At the core of the delays, survivors are sidelined as they witness law firms and financial organizations reportedly taking home nearly $11 million, and the survivors themselves remain bereft of updates on their restitution. Last Monday, Judge Harner suggested firms look into organizing a town hall to give survivors necessary updates, as detailed in WYPR reports. This follows the complications …