Diocese of New Ulm files for bankruptcy amidst sex abuse lawsuit

Name: Diocese of New Ulm files for bankruptcy amidst sex abuse lawsuit
Uploaded: 2017-03-04T04:00:00Z
Description: The Diocese of New Ulm announced plans Friday to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the third diocese in Minnesota and 14th nationwide to take the action. The decision comes after more than 100 victims filed lawsuits against the Diocese of New Ulm, alleging sexual abuse by clergy members.

The Diocese of New Ulm announced plans Friday to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the third diocese in Minnesota and 14th nationwide to take the action. The decision comes after more than 100 victims filed lawsuits against the Diocese of New Ulm, alleging sexual abuse by clergy members.

Posted March 3, 2017 10:00pm CST