New Hampshire State Found Liable for Youth Detention Center Abuse, Victim Awarded $38M

May 3, 2024, 06:15 PM

In a landmark legal decision, a New Hampshire jury has found the state liable for abuse at a youth detention center, awarding $38 million to a former detainee. The victim, who exposed the allegations of abuse, suffered beatings, rape, and solitary confinement during his time at the facility. Lawyers in the case argued that the negligence started at the top of the state's management, leading to the severe mistreatment of detainees.