Parishioners plea in court to suspend payments toward sex abuse settlement

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The faithful went from the pews to the courtroom Tuesday morning, seeking more time to fork over 80% of their cash on hand.

Several parishes in the Catholic Diocese met Tuesday morning at the State Supreme Court to ask Judge John Delmonte for more time before having to pay a portion of the clergy sex abuse settlement.

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"There is no reason for these parishes to become extinct," prosecutors said in court.