U.S. Boy Scouts Federation file for bankruptcy at 19:19 on February 19
The United States Boy Scouts Federation filed for bankruptcy with a court on March 18 after a large number of participants had been sexually abused in the past and were expected to be sought for significant damages. By applying for bankruptcy, the Federation is likely to continue its activities and provide fair compensation to the victims with the involvement of the court.
The Boy Scouts of America, a 110-year-old youth organization with a 110-year history, filed a court application for the application of Article 11 of the Bankruptcy Code of Japan, which is the Japanese Civil Rehabilitation Act.
Since 2010, the federation has become increasingly suspicious of sexual abuse by leaders and other members of the Boy Scouts in the past, and has been accused of seeking compensation.
According to the U.S. media, compensation for victims who have filed lawsuits so far has been estimated to be more than $ 1 billion and more than 100 billion yen in Japanese yen, and the Federation sold assets such as campsites Reports that it is expected to be used for expenses.
However, there are many victims who have not yet filed a lawsuit, and the number of lawsuits is expected to increase significantly in the future. It appears that the aim is to aim at equitable compensation to victims for the amount that can be paid with the involvement of.