Supreme Court Pauses Boy Scouts' $2.46 Billion Abuse Settlement

Justice Alito's temporary halt affects over 82,000 claimants, delaying compensation and closure.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily halted the Boy Scouts of America's $2.46 billion settlement of sex abuse claims, pending further court decisions.
The pause affects over 82,000 men who filed claims, delaying potential compensation and emotional closure.
The settlement, approved in 2022, aimed to compensate victims with amounts ranging from $3,500 to $2.7 million.
Critics argue the deal prevents them from suing non-bankrupt entities like churches and local councils involved in scouting.
The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes the settlement's importance for both the organization and abuse survivors, hoping for a swift denial of the extended pause.