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Federal judge rejects Oakland diocese's bankruptcy plan (San Francisco Chronicle)
A federal judge rejected a $242 million settlement offer proposed by the Diocese of Oakland. The decision sided with more than 330 plaintiffs who allege they were abused as minors.
Bishop Michael Barber, S.J., described the ruling as a setback but stated the diocese remains committed to providing fair treatment for survivors.
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