Tag #Youth Detention Center

How did the systemic failures at the Youth Development Center contribute to the widespread allegations of abuse?

Murphy's trial is part of a larger investigation launched in 2019, resulting in the arrest of 11 former employees. The case highlights the systemic failures at the Youth Development Center, where over 1,100 former residents have sued the state alleging abuse. The $38 million jury award to one plaintiff, David Meehan, underscores the severity of the alleged abuse and the state's potential liability.