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90,000 File Sexual Abuse Claims Against Boy Scouts

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   Some90,000 people filed sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of
   America ahead of a Monday deadline.

   The men accuse scoutmasters and other leaders ofmolestation, with many
   of their cases dating back to the 1960s, '70s and '80s.

   Recent years have brought a surge in lawsuitsagainst the
   organizationasmultiple states enacted changes to laws allowing those
   victimized aschildrento bring legal action later in life.

   TheBoy Scoutsfiled for bankruptcy in February in order to set up a
   compensation fund for abuse victims, but the size of any potential
   rewards will be determined during upcoming negotiations.

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