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Judge stays on Catholic bankruptcy case amid conflict of interest concerns
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A federal judge who donated tens of thousands of dollars to Catholic charities in New Orleans says he will not step down from hearing matters related to the Archdiocese’s ongoing bankruptcy.
U.S. District Judge Greg Guidry told attorneys during a Friday status conference, he’s certain he can by fair and impartial when he hears appeals related to the case, which is expected to set final payments to 500 clergy sex abuse victims.
The Associated Press first reported the judge may have a conflict.
The AP reviewed campaign finance records and found Guidry donated nearly $50,000 to Catholic Charities.
The money was left over contributions he received after serving ten years on the Louisiana Supreme Court.
AP reporter Jim Mustian also reported Guidry served on a Catholic Charities board between 2000 and 2008.
MORE: https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/orleans/judge-remain-catholic-bankruptcy-case-amid-conflict-of-interest/289-a5dff232-a384-4ba1-a5d6-a1eb70ba19f6