Clergy Sexual Abuse

Message from the Illinois Catholic Priest Abuse and Attorney General Kwame Raoul The attorney general of Illinois revealed on Tuesday that more than 450 Catholic clergies in the state had sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950, which is significantly more than the church had previously admitted. Attorney General Kwame Raoul explained that 451 Catholic …

Illinois Catholic Clergy Abuse Lawsuit Trying to Hold Violators Responsible & Accountable The recent revelations of widespread sexual abuse within the Catholic Church have shaken communities across the globe, and the state of Illinois is no exception. In response to the growing scandal, the Attorney General’s office has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse …

Illinois Clergy Abuse Settlements: Understanding the Average Settlement and Legal Options for Victims. The Illinois dioceses have paid millions in settlements to abuse survivors, while the Chicago Archdiocese has paid more than $200 million to settle abuse claims. Archdiocesan officials believe the archdiocese may end up paying more than $150 million to settle future claims. …