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A further look into the abuse cases at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center.

YDC victim Michael Gilpatrick stands with his wife, Kelly, at right, as she reads the victim's statement at the sentencing hearing for Bradley Asbury, 70, at Hillsborough County Superior Court in Manchester, N.H., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Photo: Associated Press/David Lane/Union Leader via AP, Pool

A further look into the abuse cases at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center.
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Investigate Reporter Damien Fisher provides several updates on the numerous aspects of the NH YDC abuse case on the financial settlements.

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