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Americus Police believe missing 14-year-old is traveling to Cordele
By Jessica Tran
Lawsuit alleges teen was sexually assaulted at Lee Co. Youth Development Center
Jessica Tran
Jessica Tran
Reporter · Columbus, GA
A Columbus native with a degree in Communications from Columbus State University, Jessica has been active in community journalism for 6 years, often contributing to community-focused publications. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of local residents.
More from Jessica →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM · 1 min read
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Lee County Youth Development Center is under fire after a new lawsuit that accuses the state-contracted facility of failing to protect a 14-year-old resident from a sexual assault. According to the lawsuit, a 16-year-old resident assaulted the boy inside the Opelika facility in November 2023, at a time when [...]
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