66 allege abuse in Pennsylvania's juvenile facilities; lawsuits claim abuse by staff, ignored reports.
66 people allege they were physically and sexually abused as children in Pennsylvania's juvenile facilities, according to four related lawsuits filed Wednesday. The alleged abuses, including violent rapes, were perpetrated by staff members such as guards, nurses, and supervisors, and in some cases, reports of abuse were ignored or disbelieved. The lawsuits assert that the incidents point to a broken juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania.
May 22, 2024
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