Survivors Testify in Baltimore Archdiocese Bankruptcy Hearing

The hearing, part of the church's bankruptcy proceedings, allowed survivors to share their stories of abuse, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and healing.

• Survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore testified in a unique bankruptcy case hearing, sharing their harrowing experiences.
• The testimony was part of the archdiocese's bankruptcy proceedings, a move criticized by survivors as an attempt to limit their ability to seek justice.
• Archbishop William Lori attended the hearing, emphasizing the importance of listening to survivors for their healing process.
• The Maryland legislature's Child Victims Act, which lifted the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits for child sex abuse, prompted the archdiocese's bankruptcy filing.
• Survivors and advocates see the testimony as a crucial step towards accountability and healing, despite the archdiocese's controversial bankruptcy strategy.

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