Survivors of child abuse at Illinois youth detention centers file more lawsuits in hopes of change
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Survivors of child abuse at Illinois youth detention centers file more lawsuits in hopes of change

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Marcus Walker said the sexual abuse he experienced two decades ago as a teenager at an Illinois youth detention facility has haunted his life. He’s among 800 people who have filed complaints since May against juvenile detention centers in Illinois alleging they were sexually abused by employees. One complaint, representing 89 people, names the state of Illinois and two state agencies, while 44 other individual complaints name Cook County, which ran a Chicago juvenile detention center. “The State of Illinois has had notice of such abuse for decades and nonetheless neglected to protect its confined youth from sexual abuse and failed to implement policies necessary to ensure such protection,” said one lawsuit filed Monday that characterizes the abuse as “systemic.” While the number of lawsuits has grown, few cases of sexual abuse at juvenile detentions facilities have gone to trial or resulted in settlements.

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New York’s top court hears arguments on sexual abuse lawsuit standards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New York’s top court hears arguments on sexual abuse lawsuit standards

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Lawyers sparred before New York’s top court Wednesday over how specific a man alleging sexual abuse decades ago needs to be in his lawsuit against the state in a case that’s being watched by advocates concerned about the legal standards for survivors to recall traumatic events. James’ appeal has worried some supporters of the Child Victims Act, …

Survivors of sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention facilities hope for justice
6 months ago

Survivors of sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention facilities hope for justice

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Michael Moss said he felt shame and guilt for years after he was sexually abused as a teenager by guards at a troubled Chicago juvenile detention center. Moss, now 30, spoke publicly Tuesday about his traumatic experiences as one of hundreds of survivors who’ve filed lawsuits recounting disturbing allegations of systemic sex abuse in youth detention facilities in …

Survivors of sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention facilities hope for justice
6 months ago

Survivors of sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention facilities hope for justice

The Independent  

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Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers
6 months ago

Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers

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Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers
6 months ago

Hundreds sue over alleged sexual abuse in Illinois youth detention centers

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — More than 200 men and women were sexually abused as children while in custody at juvenile detention centers in Illinois, according to lawsuits filed Monday, the latest in a string of complaints alleging decades of systemic child sex abuse. “The State of Illinois has caused and permitted a culture of sexual abuse to flourish unabated in its Illinois …

By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities
7 months, 3 weeks ago

By the dozen, accusers tell of rampant sexual abuse at Pennsylvania juvenile detention facilities

Associated Press  

A group of nearly 70 people alleged Wednesday they were sexually abused as children while housed in detention centers in Pennsylvania, adding to earlier lawsuits targeting what the accusers’ lawyers say is the state’s broken juvenile justice system. “Many of these juvenile facilities where the sexual abuse occurred remain open, and we have seen no evidence that the inadequate procedures …

Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center
8 months ago

Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Temarkus Washington says the sexual abuse he experienced as a teenager at a troubled Chicago youth detention center still gives him nightmares. The 35-year-old spoke publicly about his experiences Tuesday, a day after joining two lawsuits collecting dozens of abuse allegations at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, one of the largest centers of its kind nationwide. …

Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center
8 months ago

Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center

The Independent  

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Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers

Associated Press  

Dozens more former youth inmates filed lawsuits seeking millions of dollars in damages for sexual abuse they allegedly endured at Illinois detention centers dating back to the late 1990s. Department of Juvenile Justice officials issued a statement Monday afternoon saying they were aware of the lawsuits “related to allegations under prior administrations.” They said the department takes youth safety seriously …

Lawsuits claim 66 people were abused as children in Pennsylvania’s juvenile facilities
10 months ago

Lawsuits claim 66 people were abused as children in Pennsylvania’s juvenile facilities

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dozens of children suffered physical and sexual abuse including violent rapes inside juvenile detention centers and similar facilities in Pennsylvania, according to four related lawsuits filed Wednesday. Instead, they had trauma inflicted upon them.” The lawsuits name the state-run Loysville Youth Development Center, South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit and North Central Secure Treatment Unit in Danville; Merakey …

Former New Hampshire youth center leader defends tenure after damning trial testimony
10 months ago

Former New Hampshire youth center leader defends tenure after damning trial testimony

The Independent  

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Survivors of alleged abuse in Illinois youth detention facilities step forward
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Survivors of alleged abuse in Illinois youth detention facilities step forward

Hindustan Times  

CHICAGO — Three men who say they were sexually abused as children while incarcerated at Illinois juvenile detention centers came forward Tuesday as part of a lawsuit that chronicles decades of disturbing allegations of systemic child abuse. Survivors of alleged abuse in Illinois youth detention facilities step forward Calvin McDowell, 37, who alleged he was abused by a chaplain at …

Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide

The Independent  

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Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades, according to disturbing accounts in a lawsuit filed Monday by 95 men and women housed at the youth centers as children. “The State of Illinois has allowed a culture of abuse at Illinois Youth Centers to flourish unabated,” the 186-page complaint said. The lawsuit, …

Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints

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Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints

Associated Press  

BRENTWOOD, N.H. — A woman who worked at New Hampshire’s youth detention center three decades ago testified Wednesday that supervisors and staff were dismissive at best and menacing at worst when she reported suspected abuse. Referring to a state law that outlines the facility’s mission, attorney David Vicinanzo asked Lemoine if her workplace provided a “wholesome, caring environment.” “No, it …

200 victims allege child sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities
1 year, 1 month ago

200 victims allege child sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Since Maryland lawmakers eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits last year, the number of victims suing the state’s juvenile justice agency has grown to 200. The wave of litigation also comes as Maryland lawmakers seek to strengthen oversight of the state’s juvenile justice system and consider rolling back some reform measures enacted in 2022, …

A New Jersey youth detention center had 'culture of abuse,' new lawsuit says
1 year, 2 months ago

A New Jersey youth detention center had 'culture of abuse,' new lawsuit says

The Independent  

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A New Jersey youth detention center had ‘culture of abuse,’ new lawsuit says
1 year, 2 months ago

A New Jersey youth detention center had ‘culture of abuse,’ new lawsuit says

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey youth detention center let a “culture of abuse,” in which staff sexually abused boys, endure for decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in state Superior Court by 50 men who lived at the facility. The lawsuit alleges virtually unchecked sexual abuse of the boys housed at the New Jersey Training School in Monroe …

Victims allege sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities under new law allowing them to sue
1 year, 3 months ago

Victims allege sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities under new law allowing them to sue

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — In the months since Maryland eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims, more than 100 victims have filed a slew of lawsuits alleging horrific treatment inside the state’s youth detention facilities. State lawmakers passed the Child Victims Act with the Catholic Church clergy abuse scandal in mind after a scathing investigative report revealed the scope …

The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, it’s expiring
1 year, 4 months ago

The Adult Survivors Act launched over 2,500 sex abuse suits. Now, it’s expiring

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — For a year, a special New York law has cleared the way for a wave of headline-grabbing lawsuits against famous men accused of sexual misconduct, including former President Donald Trump, hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the comedian and actor Russell Brand. Like, who was I?” said Alexandria Johnson, who says she was raped multiple times …

Illinois Catholic clergy abuse report could draw lawsuits, reforms but new charges unlikely
1 year, 10 months ago

Illinois Catholic clergy abuse report could draw lawsuits, reforms but new charges unlikely

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Illinois’ attorney general has ended a five-year investigation into sexual abuse of children by Catholic clergy in the state, releasing a nearly 700-page report that revealed the problem was far worse than the church acknowledged in 2018 at the start of the state’s review. “Because the statute of limitations has frequently expired, many survivors of child sex abuse …

More than 450 Catholic clergymen abused nearly 2,000 children in Illinois, state report says
1 year, 10 months ago

More than 450 Catholic clergymen abused nearly 2,000 children in Illinois, state report says

CNN  

CNN — More than 450 adult Catholic clergymen abused nearly 2,000 children in the state of Illinois over a period of almost 90 years, according to a report released Tuesday from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. “This report reveals names and detailed information of 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused at least 1,997 children across all of the …

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