The Archdiocese of New York is nearing an $800 million settlement with 1,300 people alleging abuse by clergy, lay leaders and teachers, with signing expected in early November. Plaintiffs can take a $250,000 quick payment or seek judicial review for a possibly larger sum, and the archdiocese must keep a list of accused priests and eventually release internal files.

— via Gothamist, Arya Sundaram