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Accused bishop contributes to sex-abuse settlement in Massachusetts diocese
December 03, 2008
The Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts, has reached a $4.5 million settlement to resolve lawsuits brought by sex-abuse victims, including at least two men who lodged accusations against former Bishop Thomas Dupre. The former bishop reportedly contributed his own funds to the settlement. Dupre-- who was indicted on sex-abuse charges, but escaped prosecution because the statute of limitations had elapsed-- resigned in 2004; neither his attorney nor the Springfield diocese will disclose where he now lives.
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Further information:
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield pays $4.5 million to 59 clergy abuse victims (Springfield Republican)
- Mass. Catholic diocese pays $4.5M to abuse victims (NECN)
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