Youth

DC Court Convicts Trio in Tense Trial Over Tragic Youth Shooting and Citywide Violence

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Washington, D.C. – Three men were found guilty on Thursday in a high-profile case involving the murder of a 13-year-old boy and a series of related violent crimes, concluding a months-long trial that has gripped the community. The DC Superior Court jury delivered a verdict convicting Koran Jackson, 23, Tyiion Kyree Freeman, 24, and Stephen Nelson, 22, of charges including first-degree murder while armed, conspiracy, and multiple counts of assault with intent to kill while armed. The charges stem from a fatal incident on March 1, 2020, that resulted in the death of Malachi Lukes … 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

Justice Department and Transgender Youth Challenge Alabama’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Citing Misrepresented Facts

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MONTGOMMERY, Ala. — The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, together with transgender youth and their families, has challenged the factual basis of the Alabama attorney general’s motion for a prompt legal resolution in ongoing litigation over the state’s 2025 regulation that bans gender-affirming care for minors. This law, established in 2022, criminalizes the provision of puberty blockers and hormones to individuals under 19, alongside banning genital surgeries, which medical professionals confirm are not performed on minors in the state. The plaintiffs contend that the motion for summary judgment, a request to resolve a case … 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