In a hearing on October 15, 2024, counsel for the Committee explained to the court that somewhere between 900-1,000 people have filed claims in the Archdiocese case. The number of estimated claims filed exceeds the Maryland State Attorney General’s report released in April 2023 documenting more than 600 children abused. More information can be found in an article by the Baltimore Sun here: Attorney: 900 to 1,000 filed sex abuse claims in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case – Baltimore Sun.
These numbers can be devastating to read, particularly for survivors. If you are struggling at all, we strongly encourage you to refer to the Resources for Survivors tab at the top of the is webpage which can also be found here: Resources for Survivors.