Abuse

New Hampshire Seeks to Cap $38 Million Abuse Verdict to $475,000, Sparking Legal and Public Outcry

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Manchester, NH — In a landmark case that spotlighted alleged abuses at a New Hampshire youth detention center, a jury awarded David Meehan $38 million for the traumas he said he suffered in the 1990s. However, the state Attorney General’s office announced plans to limit the compensation to $475,000, citing a governmental immunity statute. Meehan, now 42, asserted that while he was at the Youth Development Center (YDC) from December 1995 to January 1999, he was repeatedly raped, beaten, and isolated. His case is the first among potentially 1,500, alleging similar abuses spanning decades at … Read more

Ongoing Controversy Over $38 Million Award to Youth Detention Center Abuse Survivor

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Manchester, NH — In a remarkable legal settlement, a victim of abuse at the Youth Development Center in Manchester has been awarded $38 million by a federal jury, sparking continued debate and scrutiny over the handling of abuse allegations in state-run juvenile facilities. This substantial award has highlighted systemic issues and has prompted different stakeholders to weigh in on the ramifications for the state and its responsibility to protect its young wards. The case involves David Meehan, who courageously came forward with claims of severe abuse that he endured as a teenager while at the … Read more

Revealed after Legal Battle: Jeffrey Epstein’s Initial 2006 Indictment Sheds Light on Missed Opportunities to Halt Abuse

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Palm Beach County, Florida – Nearly two decades after Jeffrey Epstein initially faced legal scrutiny, newly released grand jury documents shed light on why the financier faced minimal consequences despite severe allegations of sexual misconduct. The Palm.Epstein saga could have concluded in 2006 with significant charges, but a single count of solicitation is all that materialized then, spurring questions and eventual legal battles over the handling of the case. In 2019, following an investigation that challenged the actions of former Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer, The Palm Beach Post embarked on a nearly … Read more

Investigation into Alleged Abuse at New Hampshire Youth Detention Center Unearths Troubling Past for Both Civil and Criminal Cases

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Concord, New Hampshire – Attorneys for the state of New Hampshire began presenting their defense in a lawsuit brought by a man who claims he endured severe physical and sexual abuse as a teenager at the Sununu Youth Services Center. The trial sheds light on ongoing allegations of abuse at the youth detention center, as over 1,100 former residents have sued the state, resulting in an unprecedented criminal investigation. Eleven former state workers have been arrested thus far, as more than six decades of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse have been alleged. The unique aspect … Read more