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Victims of clergy sex abuse and LA Archdiocese reach nearly $900 million settlement

More than 1,300 clergy sex abuse survivors and the Archdiocese of LA have reached a settlement worth nearly $900 million. The church says no donations to parishes or schools will be go to the payouts.

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Jason DeRose is the Western Bureau Chief for NPR News, based at NPR West in Culver City. He edits news coverage from Member station reporters and freelancers in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii. DeRose also edits coverage of religion and LGBTQ issues for the National Desk.