Attorneys for clergy abuse survivors are intensifying pressure to have Archbishop Gregory Aymond answer under oath regarding his role in the archdiocese's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, which has lasted five years. Despite the bankruptcy, the archdiocese has yet to compensate any of the 500 victims, having incurred $45 million in legal fees. With a federal judge set to review the bankruptcy status, survivors’ lawyers argue that Aymond's testimony is essential to revealing mismanagement that obstructs justice for the victims.
The attorneys representing clergy abuse survivors argue that Archbishop Aymond's actions amount to mismanagement of the bankruptcy, warranting dismissal of the case.
The ongoing bankruptcy case has yet to compensate over 500 abuse survivors despite costing the archdiocese around $45 million in legal fees.
Survivor attorneys are pushing for Aymond to testify under oath, contending that his deposition is vital for proving mismanagement of the bankruptcy process.
A federal judge has ordered the archdiocese to appear in court to justify the continuation of its bankruptcy status amidst calls for a hearing.
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