Arlando “Tray” Jones is among thousands of people seeking accountability under a new state law that eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims
Thousands in Maryland allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers, enabled by a now-eliminated statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims. Allegations include staff sexually assaulting and bribing children, leading to lawsuits and calls for reform of the juvenile justice system. The state faces potentially significant costs and scrutiny over past failures to protect vulnerable youth, predominantly children of color.
