State Investigates Sex Abuse Claims At Bronx Psychiatric Center

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01/28/2010 11:25 PM
State Investigates Sex Abuse Claims At Bronx Psychiatric Center

By: NY1 News

State investigators are looking into allegations that a 14-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by fellow patients and a staff member at the Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center.

According to a court notice, the boy was admitted in June to the state-run hospital where he was allegedly exposed to sexual abuse, sodomy, assault and violence.

The boy's family plans to file a $20 million lawsuit against the state.

A spokeswoman for the State Office of Mental Health says according to policy, allegations of criminal activity must be reported to law enforcement.

The boy was transferred to a different location.