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Survivor Secures $10 Million Settlement Over Abuse Claims

3/23/2025

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Michael Gilpatrick, 41, has reached a groundbreaking $10 million settlement with New Hampshire, stemming from allegations of sexual abuse at the Youth Development Center in the 1990s. This significant payout, pending legislative approval, spares both parties from a trial. Gilpatrick's claims involve ten staff members, with four currently facing criminal charges, highlighting a dark chapter in the center's history.

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Michael Gilpatrick, 41, has reached a groundbreaking $10 million settlement with New Hampshire, stemming from allegations of sexual abuse at the Youth Development Center in the 1990s. This significant payout, pending legislative approval, spares both parties from a trial. Gilpatrick's claims involve ten staff members, with four currently facing criminal charges, highlighting a dark chapter in the center's history.