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We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

Next Wednesday, August 19, we will be back before Judge Silverstein for the hearing concerning the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the insurance money that was held in escrow. As I have said before, we believe that money belongs in the Trust for the benefit of you and the other claimants, and we are hopeful the hearing will finally give us some direction on where that money is going.

Last week, many of you wrote to me expressing concerns about the Future Claims Representative issue involving approximately $480 million. Believe me, I share your frustration that we have not received more clarity from the Trust on an issue involving this much money. We expect to receive the official agenda for the hearing early next week, which should give us a much better idea of exactly what Judge Silverstein intends to address.

There is continued movement on the insurance side, with additional carriers beginning to settle and more money making its way into the Trust. As we mentioned last week, Munich Reinsurance America and Allstate are two recent examples of that progress.

We received the Trust's updated August numbers as well. Since last month's report, another 328 claim determinations have been issued and another 4,473 disbursements have gone out. Nearly 97% of the General Trust claims have now received a determination, and slowly but surely, the Trust is nearing completion of that process.

Next week should be an important one. We will be following Wednesday's hearing closely and will provide you with a full breakdown of what transpired in next week's update, including anything that may affect the Future Claims issue, the interest money, or future distributions.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we will be back next week with an update following the hearing.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

We are now less than two weeks away from the August 19 hearing before Judge Silverstein. The primary issue scheduled to be addressed is the approximately $211 million in interest earned on the money that was placed into escrow by the insurance carriers. In our opinion, that money should flow into the Trust for the benefit of you and the other claimants, and we are hopeful the Court will give us some clarity on that issue.

The Future Claims Representative issue involving approximately $480 million may also come up at the hearing, although there is no guarantee that issue will be decided on the 19th and it could be pushed to a later date. Between the interest money and the Future Claims issue, there is still a significant amount of money at stake that could ultimately increase what is available for future distributions.

We also received confirmation of two settlements with insurance carriers today. Trustee Houser has officially notified the Bankruptcy Court that Munich Reinsurance America has agreed to pay $7.6 million into the Trust, and Allstate has agreed to pay an additional $125,000. These may not be the largest insurance policies still at issue, but every additional dollar brought into the Trust is a step in the right direction, and it is good to see continued progress with the remaining insurers.

Trustee Houser also continues working through the remaining general trust claims, with fewer than 3% still left to be processed. We are still waiting for the Trust’s updated numbers for August, which should give us a better picture of how many general trust claims remain.

For now, August 19 is the next important date on the calendar. We will be watching closely and remain hopeful that the hearing gives us some of the answers we have been waiting for and moves us closer to another distribution.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I hope you and your loved ones have a good weekend, and we look forward to sending you another update next week.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). I know last week's hearing was a bit of a disappointment in terms of moving your case forward, and we are now anxiously anticipating the hearing on August 19, when the interest on the money put into escrow by the insurance carriers will be decided. As you know, there is $211 million in interest that, in our opinion, should flow into the Trust for the benefit of you and all other claimants. That issue will be argued at the hearing on the 19th.

We also continue to await the decision on the Future Claims Representative issue. The amount in dispute is $480 million. If both decisions go our way, that would allow $691 million to be distributed to you and the other general trust and independent review claimants.

In addition to this money, the artwork continues to be sold, and we are optimistic that the remainder of it will be sold by the end of the year. Real estate continues to be liquidated, and the oil and gas revenue continues to increase the total amount of money in the Trust.

Of the general trust claims, 97% have been reviewed, leaving 3% for Trustee Houser to complete. Once those remaining claims are determined and the Bankruptcy Court issues its decisions regarding the interest and the Future Claims set-aside, Trustee Houser will announce an additional distribution percentage.

I know the waiting feels impossible, that these weekly updates are beyond draining, and that you have dealt with this for long enough to feel like multiple lifetimes. But we are at the mercy of the Bankruptcy Court and the time Judge Silverstein has to allocate to your case while juggling many other cases. As a result, we must strive to remain patient and await the coming decisions.

I read a quote earlier this week that, in my opinion, sums up where we stand in your case: “Justice limps along, but gets there all the same.” That is where we currently are, limping toward a final resolution. Yet I know we will eventually arrive at our destination.

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I hope you have a good weekend as we move into August, and we look forward to sending you another update next week.

We are writing to you today with an update on your case against the Boy Scouts of America.

We are now one week away from the July 24 hearing concerning the administration of the Settlement Trust. That hearing is expected to address important issues involving the approximately $211 million in interest reportedly earned on Trust assets, as well as the Trustee’s stewardship of those assets and the overall administration of the Trust.

We remain hopeful that next week’s hearing will provide greater clarity regarding that money and how the Trust will move forward. The Future Claims issue also remains outstanding, with the continued hearing scheduled for August 19. The Trustee has maintained that no additional distribution percentage will be authorized until that issue is resolved.

In the meantime, the Trust continues working through the remaining General Trust claim determinations. According to the latest report, approximately 2,442 General Trust claims were still awaiting the issuance of a determination as of July 1. That number continues to move in the right direction, and we remain hopeful that the Trust can complete much of this work while the remaining issues are before Judge Silverstein.

I know the continued waiting is frustrating, but we are getting closer to the hearings and decisions that should give us a clearer understanding of what comes next. We will be watching the July 24 hearing closely and will update you on anything that may affect your claim or future distributions.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update. I hope you have a pleasant weekend, and we will be back next week, hopefully with good news.

July 10, 2026**RE: Claim Against the Boy Scouts of America (Privileged & Confidential; Attorney-Client Communication)**We are writing to you today with an update on your case against the Boy Scouts of America.I hope you and your loved ones had a meaningful opportunity to recognize the 250th birthday of our country. As we reflect on the values our nation was founded upon, including courage, accountability, and justice, I remain mindful of the courage each of you has shown in coming forward and continuing through this long process.The Future Claims issue remains one of the most significant matters affecting the timing of future distributions. While the Court previously heard argument on the issue, it has now scheduled a continued hearing for August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Silverstein in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court. Once that hearing is complete, the matter will be submitted for the Court's decision. We remain hopeful that this issue will soon be resolved so the Trust can move forward with greater certainty regarding future distributions.Another important date is July 24, 2026, when the Court is scheduled to hear matters relating to the administration of the Settlement Trust. Those issues include matters relating to the approximately $211 million in interest reportedly earned on Trust assets, as well as the Trustee's stewardship of Trust assets and the overall administration of the Trust.We also received the Trust's latest monthly progress update covering activity through June. As of July 1, 2026, the Scouting Settlement Trust had issued claim determinations on 61,883 claims, an increase from 61,209 claims as of June 1. The latest statistics also show that only approximately 2,442 General Trust claims remain awaiting the issuance of a claim determination. While the pace of claim determinations remains measured, the Trust continues to make slow but steady progress, and the number of remaining claims continues to shrink. With more than 95% of General Trust claim determinations now issued, the Trust appears to be entering the final stages of the initial review process.Responding to the matters scheduled for the July 24 hearing understandably requires the Trustee's time and resources, which could contribute to some delay in processing the remaining General Trust claims. However, this oversight is an important part of the process, and we believe it is ultimately beneficial to all claimants because it helps ensure the Trust is being administered appropriately, responsibly, and in the best interests of survivors.The Trustee has also continued to maintain that no additional distribution percentage will be authorized until the Future Claims issue has been resolved. Because of that, we remain hopeful that the Trust will continue making progress on the remaining General Trust claim determinations while Judge Silverstein considers the issues before her. If the Trust can substantially complete that work before a decision is issued, it could put everyone in a much better position when the next distribution percentage is determined.For those of you who are still waiting for your claim determination, I know the wait has been frustrating. Please continue to stay positive. Every week more claims are receiving determinations, and with each passing week there are fewer claims left to review. Although the pace has been measured, the Trust continues moving forward, and each monthly report reflects additional progress. With only about 2,442 General Trust claims still awaiting the issuance of a claim determination, the Trust is steadily working toward completing the initial review process. Your determination is coming, and we remain hopeful that the remaining claims will continue to be resolved over the weeks ahead.Thank you for taking the time to read this update. I hope you have a pleasant weekend, and we will be back next week with any new developments.

June 26, 2026

RE: Claim Against the Boy Scouts of America (Privileged & Confidential; Attorney-Client Communication)

We are writing to you today with an update on your case against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). As we discussed last week, we are awaiting a final decision on the future claims issue, as well as the $211 million in interest the insurance money earned while it was held in escrow pending the appeals. Judge Silverstein set a hearing for July 24th on the $211 million issue and asked for all final briefing on the future claims to be submitted that same day.

That means we should know more about the $211 million at issue sometime in August, and it also means we likely will not have the final hearing on the future claims issue until sometime in August.

I know the waiting is excruciating, but if things go our way, that could free up almost $600 million that is currently tied up or held back from being distributed to you and the others who were abused by the BSA as children. That is a significant amount of money that can make a real difference in so many lives.

We will not be sending an update next week due to the 4th of July holiday. As our nation enters its 250th year of existence, I wish you a very happy 4th of July and hope you have a great week ahead.

We look forward to sending you another update in two weeks.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America for your abuse as a minor in their care. We continue to move toward the mid-June hearing on the Future Claims issue, and we are hopeful that the Trustee will continue her work to complete the analysis of all general trust claims in the near future. Once both of those things happen, we will be in a position to understand what the next steps are in your individual case.

We had a hearing with Judge Silverstein this past week on a few other individual issues and I know she is supportive of your journey. I know she sees that this has been a long time coming and I hope she will do the right thing when we get in front of her in June. I have also had the opportunity to speak to Trustee Houser in the past week, and she understands how difficult this is and she is committed to holding the insurers that have not yet settled their insurance policies accountable to increase the size of the trust and the percentage paid on your allowed claim amount.

Hold strong, support one another, and try to find the peace you deserve in this life. We will not be sending an update next week due to the Memorial Day weekend, and I encourage you to take a moment to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at that time. And also, never forget the tens of thousands of men who could no longer sustain their own personal trauma because of what they experienced in the BSA, and who are no longer here to enjoy that ray of sunshine on their face or the love of their inner circle. Remember them always, keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and take care of yourself and those around you.

We are writing to you today with an update on your claim against the Boy Scouts of America. This week, we received updated numbers from the Trust regarding how many claims are left to be determined. According to the Trust as of May 1, 2026, the Trust has 58,073 claims in the primary claim-review category and has determined 54,887 of them. That means approximately 3,186 claims remain to be determined.

So what does that mean? Well, it means that the Trustee still needs to get through the remaining claims to determine what the total amount of allowed claims is across the general trust claims. And, as you know from previous updates, this is a number that we need to know in advance of any further percentage distributions.

We also know that we have a hearing in June on the future claims dispute and how much money needs to be held back out of the general trust funds received to date. That number, combined with the total amount of allowed claims after the Trustee finishes reviewing the remaining claims, will determine the next distribution percentage.

I know that it is beyond frustrating to continue to wait in what has already been a very long process to get to this point. But the good news is, every day we are getting closer to knowing those numbers, and sometime this summer, we will have answers to those questions and know what the future holds in terms of additional percentages paid out on the existing money.

We also continue to see progress on the unsettled insurance policies. It has been reported that a few insurers have settled their policies. These are smaller carriers with limited exposure, but it is starting the trend in the right direction. I say that because these insurers have held out for six years now on paying out on their policies, and although the numbers likely are not large, they have finally capitulated and settled. This is one of the last remaining obstacles to finalizing your case: having all insurance policies settle and seeing those proceeds flow into the Trust.

Thank you for taking the time to read through this email. I wish you a very pleasant weekend and look forward to sending you another update next week.