Judge Questions Diocese's Settlement

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DAVENPORT (AP) - A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday questioned whether a $37 million settlement between the Davenport Diocese and victims of clergy abuse can release parishes from liability for sex- abuse cases.

Judge Lee Jackwig refused to approve a disclosure statement that explains the diocese's reorganization plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Jackwig said she is concerned about whether bankruptcy law allows the parishes - which are incorporated separately and could file for bankruptcy on their own - to be included in the settlement.

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Judge Questions Diocese's Settlement

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