Vermont Catholic Diocese Faces Mounting Legal Costs After Bankruptcy
Vermont’s Catholic Diocese is in bankruptcy, but legal fees are mounting. Survivors say millions in hidden assets may be key to future compensation.
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Vermont’s Catholic Diocese is in bankruptcy, but legal fees are mounting. Survivors say millions in hidden assets may be key to future compensation.
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