'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims

'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims

The man at the helm of the controversial Two by Twos church has broken his silence about investigations by the FBI and New Zealand Police into allegations of...

In the case of sexual abuse by a clergyman, the diocese of Essen does not have to pay any more pain money. The district court dismissed a corresponding complaint that the victim had already been adequately compensated.

German church abuse survivor's claim for higher compensation rejected

Regional court in Essen rules $51,100 compensation paid by church is adequate and denies survivor's request for $341,000 - Anadolu Ajansı

The church had already paid 45,000 euros. According to the District Court of Essen, the sum is reasonable. Now the Supreme Court of Hamm could look at the abuse suit.

A verdict is expected today at the local court in Essen, where the victim sued the diocese of Essen for pain money.

In the civil trial of a Gelsenkirchener against the Ruhrbistum a decision is to be taken today. But this lawsuit is only the beginning.