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19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at youth rehab center
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· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway One victim, now 19, has spoken out about his experiences.
A youth rehabilitation center in Kansas is at the center of allegations of sexual abuse. Multiple child victims have come forward with claims of abuse by female staff members. One victim, now 19, has spoken out about his experiences.
He is currently in jail on unrelated charges. The victim's story was shared with a local news outlet after his sister reached out. His past involves time at the rehabilitation center, where he was sent at the age of 16.
Further details about the allegations and the victim's story are available from the source. The allegations involve months of abuse, and the victim reports still being haunted by his experiences. More information can be found through KOLN or Gray News.
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Category: local Published: July 22, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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