DOVER, Del. (WBAP/KLIF News) – There are new developments in the ongoing saga of Boy Scouts of America’s plan to reorganize as it faces a staggering number of child sex abuse allegations and lawsuits.
After more than two years of legal wrangling, the trial for the Irving-based organization started Monday as it seeks to release BSA from chapter 11, according to the Associated Press.
The trial is expected to last several weeks as attorneys and witnesses spar over the value of almost 82,000 child sex abuse claims, insurance rights and liability releases.
The AP reports the reorganization plan includes BSA contributions, a victims compensation fund of more than $2.6 billion and almost 250 local councils.
In exchange for the BSA contributions, the parties involved would be released from further liability for BSA-related abuse claims.
The chapter 11 plan would be the largest sex-abuse compensation fund in U.S. history.
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