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Judge Heather Cooper

Coverage of Judge Heather Cooper in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 20:39 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 11:52 UTC
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U.S. Bankruptcy Courtorganization2Vermont Roman Catholic Dioceseorganization1clergy abuse claimantstopic1parish assetstopic1Chapter 11topic1truststopic1Roman Catholic Diocese of Vermontorganization1Rice Memorial High Schoolorganization1RMHS Inc.organization1Christina DeGraff-Murphyperson1White + Burke Real Estate Advisorsorganization1South Burlingtonplace1
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  • BUSINESSAug 4 · 11:52 UTCVTDIGGER
    Judge allows clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets in Vermont Catholic bankruptcy case

    A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in Vermont has allowed clergy abuse claimants to sue for parish assets, including an estimated $500 million in local parish holdings, as part of the Roman Catholic Diocese's bankruptcy reorganization. The diocese, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2024, faces potential litigation over parish assets placed in trusts, with claimants arguing these funds should cover abuse settlements.

  • BUSINESSJul 20 · 20:39 UTCVTDIGGER
    Vermont’s Catholic Church aims to protect Rice Memorial High by selling the parochial school to supporters

    Vermont’s Roman Catholic Diocese seeks court approval to sell Rice Memorial High School to a nonprofit, RMHS Inc., to protect the school from liquidation. The diocese, reorganizing finances under Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aims to preserve the school’s Catholic identity and operations ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year.