The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to strengthen its oversight of clergy accused of sexual misconduct to settle a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general alleging the church mishandled abuse claims and protected predatory priests, authorities said Tuesday.
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Boston, Mass., Oct 26, 2022 / 09:00 am (CNA).
The Diocese of Buffalo has settled a two-year-old lawsuit with New York Attorney General Letitia James over charges that it covered up sexual abuse.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to strengthen its oversight of priests accused of sexual misconduct to settle a 2020 lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general.
Under the agreement, filed Oct. 25 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the diocese is required to implement enhanced child protection measures.