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Judge Allows 2 Claims in Archdiocese Bankruptcy

MILWAUKEE (AP) A federal judge ruled Thursday that two claims could move forward against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for alleged sexual abuse by clergy, laying...

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Judge Allows 2 Claims in Archdiocese Bankruptcy
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