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Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

Ruiz Palacios is the first former employee sentenced in the abuse case, as prosecutors say 10 ex-workers have been arrested.

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In one case, YRTC staff knew of sex abuse allegations as early as spring 2025. The alleged teen victim was kept in isolation with no therapy for six months.

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Kearney youth center scandal snowballs as fourth ex-worker arrested, another sent to jail

In one case, YRTC staff knew of sex abuse allegations as early as spring 2025. The alleged teen victim was kept in isolation with no therapy for six months.

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Columbus Telegram broke the news on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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