Nation Nov 03 Retired businessman becomes new president of the Boy Scouts of America as it emerges from scandal-driven bankruptcy By Mark Thiessen, Associated Press
Nation Dec 13 Insurer agrees to $800 million settlement in Boy Scouts bankruptcy Attorneys in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case have reached a tentative settlement under which one of the organization's largest insurers would contribute $800 million into a fund for victims of child sexual abuse. By Randall Chase, Associated Press
Nation Aug 12 Judge set to begin key hearing in Boy Scouts bankruptcy case The Boy Scouts of America is asking a Delaware bankruptcy judge to approve an $850 million agreement that is key to the group's proposed reorganization plan. By Randall Chase, Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 Watch 5:51 Understanding the Boy Scouts’ sexual assault settlement and whether it’s adequate The tentative settlement between the Boy Scouts of America and its sexual abuse survivors is one of the largest in U.S. history. But the national organization had filed for bankruptcy in the winter of 2020. So just how much will… By John Yang, Alison Thoet
Nation Jul 02 Boy Scouts of America reaches $850 million agreement with victims The Boy Scouts of America have reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the organization's bankruptcy case. By Randall Chase, Associated Press
Nov 17 Watch 5:52 Can the Boy Scouts survive a flood of sexual abuse claims? The Boy Scouts of America’s process of dealing with decades of sexual abuse allegations has entered a new phase. Now that the deadline for abuse survivors to file claims has passed, the organization will work with a bankruptcy judge to… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 3:41 News Wrap: Fighting in Ethiopia escalates again In our news wrap Monday, fighting in Ethiopia has escalated. The capital of the Tigray region was reportedly bombed after firing rockets into neighboring Eritrea -- an ally of Ethiopia. Some 25,000 refugees have fled to Sudan. Also, Hurricane Iota… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 5:39 Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid sex abuse scandal By John Yang, Ryan Connelly Holmes The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy, with officials saying the move is the only way they can deal with the growing number of sexual abuse lawsuits and still maintain scouting programs for its current members. But, as… Continue watching