Davenport Diocese Files for Chapter 11 in Scandal
From Times Wire Reports
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with priest sex-abuse cases.
Bishop William Franklin said the diocese was left with no other alternative to settle more than two dozen claims against priests.
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