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Maryland Juvenile Detention Sexual Abuse Lawsuit: New Federal Suit Seeks $300 Million, Avoiding State Payout Limits

Three teens are suing Maryland in federal court, saying they were sexually abused in state-run juvenile detention centers as recently as 2019 and 2020. Their $300 million lawsuit accuses officials of ignoring a brutal culture of abuse—and it’s just one piece of a growing crisis. Over 11,000 people have already filed claims under Maryland’s Child Victims Act, but state lawmakers quietly capped future payouts. Now survivors are turning to federal court, where those limits don’t apply, to hold the system accountable for decades of failure.

Two More FCI Dublin Correctional Officers Charged With Sexual Abuse, Bringing Total to 10

Two more correctional officers have been charged in the FCI Dublin scandal, bringing the total to 10. Although the female-only facility has been closed for over a year, the scandal still resonates throughout the justice system.

Washington State Lawsuit Payouts Top $500 Million Amid Surge in Abuse and Misconduct Claims

A 2018 foster care ruling helped unlock a flood of historic abuse claims against Washington state agencies—costing taxpayers over $500 million in just one year.

Oregon Youth Authority Lawsuit: 10 More Men Sue Over Alleged Abuse by State Doctor

Ten more survivors have filed suit against the Oregon Youth Authority, alleging sexual abuse by a state-employed doctor at MacLaren Youth Facility. The state’s liability may now exceed $100 million.

LA County Agrees To Historic $4 Billion Child Sexual Abuse Settlement

Los Angeles County reaches tentative $4B settlement involving 6,800 child sexual abuse claims in juvenile and foster care facilities, dating back to 1959.

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New Jersey Youth Facility Abuse Lawsuits: More Than 150 Suits Filed

New Jersey faces over 150 lawsuits alleging decades of abuse at state-run youth facilities. Will survivors finally see justice — and force overdue reforms?

Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Thousands of Survivors Across the Country Seeking Justice

Following changes to state laws removing statutes of limitations, survivors are suing for sexual abuse while they were in juvenile detention facilities.

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Oregon Youth Authority Hit with $51 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse at Juvenile Facility

The Oregon Youth Authority faces a $51 million lawsuit as 10 former juvenile inmates allege sexual abuse at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.

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Supreme Court Weighs Prisoners’ Right to Jury Trial in Abuse Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether prisoners, including those who allege sexual abuse, have the right to a jury trial when prison officials claim they failed to follow grievance procedures.

FCI Dublin: “The Rape Club” Prison’s Timeline of Abuse

FCI Dublin, a federal women’s prison in California, was shut down in April 2024 after years of rampant sexual abuse by staff. This timeline traces the decades of misconduct, legal battles, and the fight for justice that led to its closure. Despite the prison’s shutdown, survivors continue to seek accountability and reform within the U.S. correctional system.

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