The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay nearly 10 million dollars (£6.7 million) to settle four clergy sex abuse cases.
Church lawyer J. Michael Hennigan confirmed the 9.9 million dollar settlement today for the cases, which alleged abuse by former priest Michael Baker.
Two cases were to go to trial soon and a judge had said lawyers for the alleged victims could also pursue punitive damages.
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