Editor’s Note: This story shares details of child sex abuse that may be disturbing for readers.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Six new men have alleged that an Oregon Youth Authority doctor sexually abused them while they were minors imprisoned at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, according to a new lawsuit filed in federal court on Friday.
News first broke in March that the state agency would face a massive lawsuit after at least 10 boys said they were subjected to sexual abuse during their time at the correctional facility.
Since then, OYA fired its director, Joe O’Leary. Ten other victims came forward in May and filed a lawsuit against the agency. The next month, 18 additional men came forward and filed two more lawsuits, also alleging sex abuse. Then, in July, 17 others cam