US EditionThousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum
- Thousands of people have filed lawsuits against Maryland's juvenile detention centers, accusing them of widespread sexual abuse, as confirmed by numerous attorneys involved in the cases.
- The Child Victims Act eliminates the statute of limitations for childhood victims of sexual abuse, allowing them to file claims, according to a report.
- Maryland's lawmakers are concerned about the potential financial burden from the influx of abuse claims, as an estimated 6,000 individuals are filing complaints.
- The lawsuits describe a long history of systemic abuse across multiple facilities in Maryland, with numerous victims sharing their experiences of misconduct and exploitation.
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Thousands are suing states over sexual abuse in juvenile detention facilities
BALTIMORE — Avery Fauntleroy was 16 years old in 2008 when he entered the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, a juvenile detention center in Maryland. What was meant to be a place of rehabilitation for him became something far worse.…
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Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers. It could cost Maryland a huge sum
Arlando “Tray” Jones is among thousands of people seeking accountability under a new state law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims.
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