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Dioceses Turn to Bankruptcy to Delay Justice | Lafayette Louisiana News
Forty-four Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have turned to bankruptcy to dodge accountability for clergy abuse, with Louisiana leading the charge—New Orleans, Alexandria, and now Lafayette all showing signs of imminent filings. As survivors push for justice, dioceses deploy legal delays: hiring bankruptcy attorneys, blocking discovery, and fighting pseudonym use—all tactics designed to stretch out litigation until the statute of limitations runs out. In New Orleans, a five-year battle ended in a 2025 settlement delayed until 2026, leaving survivors waiting nearly six years for payouts. For…
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