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Paris Hilton blasts abuse; Utah closes Provo Canyon campus.

7/10/2026

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Paris Hilton Condemns

Utah health officials ordered Provo Canyon School to close its Springville campus by Aug. 6, 2026 for chronic non-compliance.
Paris Hilton, a former resident, said she was beaten, confined up to 20 hours, and forced to take unknown pills.
Hilton posted on Instagram that the license loss validates survivors and demands accountability.
Emergency sanctions in May 2026 followed a nine-day treatment delay that caused a 13-year-old’s kidney condition and a lawsuit.

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HHS Transfers Youth

Health and Human Services will transfer youth before the August 6, 2026 shutdown of the Springville campus.
The campus has been on status since Feb 5, 2025 after a protection failure.
Investigators reported delayed transport, staff pushed aside during an assault, and refusal to relocate a client despite safety concerns.
CEO Tim Marshall said Health Services will explore legal options, including an appeal.
Disability Law Center of Utah welcomed the closure and urged intervention.

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Utah Officials Warn

Utah Health officials warned that Provo Canyon School’s owners may be barred from applying for a new license for five years.
Regulators keep the boys’ campus open only for current residents, prohibit new admissions, and conduct weekly inspections.
The Springville campus now has new owners and a 15-day window to request a hearing, which could set a precedent.

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Paris Hilton Condemns

Utah health officials ordered Provo Canyon School to close its Springville campus by Aug. 6, 2026 for chronic non-compliance.
Paris Hilton, a former resident, said she was beaten, confined up to 20 hours, and forced to take unknown pills.
Hilton posted on Instagram that the license loss validates survivors and demands accountability.
Emergency sanctions in May 2026 followed a nine-day treatment delay that caused a 13-year-old’s kidney condition and a lawsuit.

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