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Washington Personal Injury Law Blog

Former Dr. Darius Paduch Sentenced to Life in Prison

Nov 21, 2024 | ,

A federal judge today sentenced Dr. Darius Paduch, a former urologist at Weill Cornell, New York-Presbyterian (WCM/NYPH), and Northwell Health, to a life sentence for his 11 felony counts of sexually assaulting and abusing his patients. Dr. Paduch was found guilty on all counts by a federal jury in May. The survivors who testified during the trial represent only a fraction of the hundreds of former patients Dr. Paduch abused during his tenure at these trusted institutions.

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Archdiocese of Los Angeles Pays Over $1.5 Billion in Restitution to Survivors of Sex Abuse

Nov 12, 2024 |

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is making history this month with a new $880 million settlement to 1,353 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, bringing its total payouts to an unprecedented $1.5 billion. This latest agreement is a powerful acknowledgment of the decades-long trauma endured by thousands and reflects the significant progress made in holding institutions accountable.

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