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Top stories this week include a stabbing, fire investigation, and sexual abuse case

The top stories on SouthCoasttoday are a coach fighting for her life with her team, fishing community working with Vineyard Wind, and tax fraud

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New Bedford Priest Sex Abuse Claim Settled

An Acushnet man is getting six figures after settling a lawsuit against the Fall River Diocese over allegations that a New Bedford priest sexually abused him.

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Lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by former New Bedford priest settled

Lawsuit brought by a man alleging he was sexually abused by a former New Bedford priest when an altar boy has been settled in low to mid six figures.

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New Bedford area top stories: Mattapoisett fire cause, pickleball courts

As we head into the weekend, let s take a look at the news from this past week.

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Former New Bedford priest sued for alleged sexual abuse in late 1980s

The three-count lawsuit seeks a jury trial to determine damages, plus award costs and attorneys fees, for mental distress and emotional injuries.

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Acushnet Man Accuses Former New Bedford Priest of Sexual Abuse

An Acushnet man and former altar boy at St. Anthony of Padua parish is suing a former New Bedford priest for alleged sexual abuse in the late 1980s.

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Herald News top stories TikTok threat stores we miss priests accused

In case you missed it, here are The Herald News top stories of the last week, according to our readers

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Top New Bedford stories: Christmas display, TikTok threat, priest abuse

To prepare you for the busy holiday week ahead, we bring you a primer on the top stories from last week.

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Three more Fall River priests now 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse

The Diocese of Fall River announced on Monday that it considers three additional priests to be "credibly accused" of sexual abuse.

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Fall River Priest Abuse Survivor Asks for Compensation

One alleged Fall River priest abuse survivor is asking for financial compensation from the diocese after he said Catholic leaders ignored him for ten years.

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