Youth

Legal Team Fights for $38 Million Verdict in Youth Detention Center Abuse Case

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Concord, N.H. — A pivotal legal case in New Hampshire has seen attorneys deliver their final arguments surrounding a harrowing abuse case at the state’s Youth Development Center (YDC), contending for a substantial $38 million award for victims. The lawsuit, representing dozens of men, highlights allegations of both physical and sexual abuse dating back decades, purportedly perpetrated by staff members against adolescent residents. At the heart of the legal battle are the testimonials from 36 men who have lodged claims against the state-managed institution. They describe a culture of violence and intimidation that they allege … Read more

Landmark Trial Begins in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Case

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CONCORD, N.H. — A jury was selected Wednesday to deliberate in the inaugural criminal trial tied to extensive allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention facilities, marking a pivotal moment in a scandal that spans decades. The case involves Victor Malavet, a 52-year-old former employee from Gilford, who faces 12 charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault. According to court documents, Malavet is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl multiple times while she was detained at the Youth Detention Services Unit in Concord during the summer and fall of 2001. This trial is part … Read more

New Hampshire Faces Legal Challenge Over Gender Restrictions in Youth Sports

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Concord, N.H. – A brewing legal battle in New Hampshire is poised to test newly enacted state laws limiting transgender students’ participation in sports, setting the stage for a contentious debate over gender and competitive fairness in educational athletics. At the center of this dispute, two transgender students are poised to lose their eligibility to compete in their preferred sports teams under the current guidelines which take effect immediately. The New Hampshire Department of Justice has expressed its position on not supporting a temporary restraining order that would halt these laws, underscoring the state’s commitment … Read more

Wisconsin Governor Resists Changes to Youth Prison Rules Despite Recent Fatal Incident

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MADISON, Wis. — In the wake of a tragic incident at Wisconsin’s only youth prison where a counselor was fatally injured, Governor Tony Evers has urged a federal judge to maintain the current operational standards at Lincoln Hills-Copper Lake Schools. The request follows accusations made against an inmate involved in the counselor’s death earlier this summer. Governor Evers, a Democrat, addressed his concerns in a missive to Chief Judge James Peterson of the Western District of Wisconsin. He highlighted ongoing improvements at the facility and cautioned against the possibility of loosened punitive measures potentially advocated … Read more