## Oakland Diocese accused of transferring $106 million just before bankruptcy

Authored by nbcbayarea.com

The victims and their attorneys are slamming the transfer as a blatant attempt to shield the church’s assets in the ongoing bankruptcy case.

Attorneys representing survivors recently filed a complaint with the court in an effort to force a reversal of the transfer.

Corporate records show the Oakland Parochial Fund, created in 2014 by the Diocese, is under the direct control of Bishop Michael Barber.

Its articles of incorporation state the fund was “formed, and shall be operated, supervised or controlled by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland.”.

“Now, that shell has $106 million in liquid assets that Bishop Barber claims is off limits to victims who have sued the Diocese.”.

The proposal includes a fund for more than 350 abuse survivors the Diocese estimates is worth more than $150 million.

You can catch up on all of NBC Bay Area’s reporting on the Catholic clergy sex abuse scandal by clicking here. »

### 8-year-old boy saves kitten by trading his skateboard to kids who were harming the animal

Authored by kwtx.com

Zayin Berry, 8, said he saw other children tossing a kitten around like a football and stepped in to save the animal.

Zayin’s mom, Rhiannon Berry, said they were at a local park when Zayin saw the kids abusing the kitten.

He offered the other kids his skateboard in exchange for the kitten, which they agreed to. »

### Man in Grinch suit arrested after drinking too much eggnog

Authored by wbrc.com

CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A funny story out of Maplesville, police arrested a man in a grinch suit after he had a bit too much eggnog.

Man in grinch suit arrested for public intoxication (Chilton County Sheriff's Office). »

### Trump is teasing US expansion into Panama, Greenland and Canada

Authored by cnn.com

With Trump, the differences between serious policy proposals and rhetorical flourishes intended to stoke media attention or energize his base are not always clear.

Trump on Sunday evening called ownership of Greenland an “absolute necessity” for “purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World.”

“President Trump Is Securing The Border,” his transition team wrote in a recent release, “And He Hasn’t Even Taken Office Yet. »

### Luigi Mangione's lawyer says New York's mayor is politicizing his arrest

Authored by businessinsider.com

She criticized NYC Mayor Eric Adams' presence at Mangione's perp walk from a Manhattan helipad.

A lawyer representing Luigi Mangione said law enforcement was politicizing her client's arrest and prosecution, pointing to Mayor Eric Adams of New York City's attendance at Mangione's first perp walk in the state.

"Frankly, your honor, the mayor should know more than anyone of the presumption of innocence," the attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, said at a Monday-morning hearing. »

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