Oregon Youth Authority faces lawmakers as lawsuit claims staffer abused boys

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As the Oregon Youth Authority faces a major lawsuit for allegations of sex abuse in a juvenile detention center, state lawmakers have begun hosting accountability hearings in an effort to investigate the agency’s leadership. 

On March 13, attorneys shared details of a lawsuit involving 10 men who claim to have been abused by OYA staffer Dr. Edwards “Gary” Edwards while they were children serving time at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. 

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