Overview

• David Meehan, the plaintiff, alleges he was subjected to severe abuse at the Youth Development Center in the 1990s, including rape and beatings.
• State defense counters that there was no evidence of a widespread culture of abuse and challenges the credibility of Meehan's claims.
• More than 1,100 former residents have joined Meehan in filing lawsuits, highlighting decades of alleged abuse at the facility.
• Meehan's attorney argues for a $200 million compensation, citing state negligence and a culture of silence and brutality.
• The jury is set to start deliberations on Friday, following a trial that has spotlighted systemic issues and individual testimonies of abuse.