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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.

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Oregon Youth Authority Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Sexual Abuse Allegations at Oregon Youth Facilities: Governor Kotek Places Oregon Youth Authority Director On Administrative Leave

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has placed Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) Director Joe O’Leary on administrative leave amid an investigation into widespread allegations of sexual abuse at state-run youth correctional facilities. With lawsuits exposing systemic abuse and failures in oversight, this case raises urgent concerns about the safety of incarcerated youth and the accountability of state agencies.

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