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Paris Hilton backs two families' lawsuits against Provo Canyon School

Paris Hilton has publicly supported two families suing Provo Canyon School, a Utah facility for troubled teens, citing medical neglect and malpractice. The lawsuits allege staff failed to protect students, including a 13-year-old who suffered injuries after an assault. Hilton, who attended the school in the late 1990s, returned to Utah to voice her backing. Authorities and advocates are scrutinizing the troubled teen industry amid these claims.

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Hilton’s direct involvement in supporting the lawsuits and her return to Utah mark a new phase in the public push for accountability at Provo Canyon School.

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  1. Paris Hilton backs lawsuits against Provo Canyon School amid abuse allegations

    Paris Hilton has publicly supported two families suing Provo Canyon School, a Utah facility for troubled teens, citing medical neglect and malpractice. The lawsuits allege staff failed to protect students, including a 13-year-old who suffered injuries after an assault. Hilton, who attended the school in the late 1990s, returned to Utah to voice her backing. Authorities and advocates are scrutinizing the troubled teen industry amid these claims.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paris Hilton arrived in Utah to support two families who filed lawsuits against Provo Canyon School, alleging medical neglect and malpractice.
    • One lawsuit involves a 13-year-old who repeatedly expressed fear of harm at the school before suffering head injuries in an alleged assault, with staff reportedly dismissing his mother’s concerns.
    • The families claim Provo Canyon School staff delayed medical care for their children, contributing to harm.
    • Hilton has previously accused the facility of abuse during her time there in the late 1990s.
    • Two separate lawsuits have been filed against Provo Canyon School, with Hilton lending her public support to the families involved.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Hilton is calling for the immediate closure of Provo Canyon School.
    • Utah authorities have launched an investigation into multiple troubled teen facilities following the lawsuits.
    • Additional families are preparing to file lawsuits against Provo Canyon School.
    • Hilton’s advocacy has directly led to legislative changes targeting the troubled teen industry in Utah.
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