From the Los Angeles Times:
- The Archdiocese of Los Angeles had previously paid $740 million to victims in various settlements, bringing the total payout to over $1.5 billion.
- Archdiocesan officials have said the church has made great strides to prevent abuse.
- More than 300 priests who worked in the archdiocese in Los Angeles have been accused in public records of sexually abusing minors.
In what could be the closing chapter in a landmark legal battle, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades in the largest settlement involving the Catholic Church.