U.S. Justice Department opens probe of Texas juvenile detention facilities

Years of abuse allegations spark federal DOJ investigation into Texas juvenile justice system

The Department of Justice will look into the treatment of kids in state custody. Gov. Greg Abbott has twice ordered state investigations into abuse accusations.

Federal civil rights investigation to probe physical and sexual abuse of minors at Texas facilities.

The Justice Department has launched a statewide civil rights investigation into physical...

Feds investigating 5 Texas juvenile facilities for possible civil rights violations

The Justice Department launched an investigation into the conditions at five juvenile facilities in Texas.

DOJ investigating alleged sexual abuse and excessive isolation in Texas juvenile detention centers

The exterior of the Department of Justice building in Washington, Dec. 28, 2015. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)DOJ investigating alleged sexual abuse and excessive isolation in Texas juvenile detention centers Elizabeth Faddis October 13, 06:18 PMOctober 13, 06:18 PMThe Justice Department will investigate the conditions of several juvenile detention centers in Texas where there have been allegations of abuse. Fiv…

US Justice Dept. Says Investigating Alleged Abuse At Texas Juvenile Detention Centers

The US Department of Justice said on Wednesday it opened an investigation into alleged abuses at five juvenile detention centers in the state of Texas.The Justice Department announced today that it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions in the five secure juvenile correctional fac ..

Feds launch investigation into Texas' troubled youth lockups

Feds launch investigation into Texas' troubled youth lockups