A trial begins for a former counselor accused of assaulting boys. The man, 60, faces multiple counts of assault. His arrest sparked a major scandal.
Allegations involve four boys who were held at a youth facility. One case, involving a boy who was 14 at the time, is set to be tried. This boy's allegations led to numerous lawsuits and an investigation.
The case is one of many related to abuse allegations at the facility. Further details about the trial and allegations are available.
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