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Sebastian Murdock @sebastianmurdock.bsky.social · 1d

Six former students of a now-closed "troubled-teen" facility in Arizona told HuffPost they were abused. The facility's founder, Jeannie Courtney, told HuffPost she believes her accusers are making it all up.

From @taiylersimone.bsky.social and I

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An Isolated Boarding School Promised To Help Troubled Girls. Former Students Say They Were Abused.

One former student called the school’s founder, Jeannie Courtney, “the all-powerful cult leader — God.”

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Matt Shuham @mattshuham.bsky.social · 1d

A must-read, from HuffPosters Sebastian Murdock & @taiylersimone.bsky.social:

> “There was nothing else I could do. I couldn’t refuse.”
> “It’s like brainwashing.”
> “I had to describe my own rape, and then they made me read it to my parents over the phone.”

www.huffpost.com/entry/troubl...

An Isolated Boarding School Promised To Help Troubled Girls. Former Students Say They Were Abused.

One former student called the school’s founder, Jeannie Courtney, “the all-powerful cult leader — God.”

www.huffpost.com

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Tyler Kingkade @tktk.bsky.social · 4d

A lawsuit against a school for troubled teens resulted in a $2.5 mil award by the jury in favor of a former student. But that was overturned b/c a juror did some of their own research on the troubled teen industry

www.huffpost.com/entry/troubl...

via @taiylersimone.bsky.social

An Isolated Boarding School Promised To Help Troubled Girls. Former Students Say They Were Abused.

One former student called the school’s founder, Jeannie Courtney, “the all-powerful cult leader — God.”

www.huffpost.com

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · 1d

I also cannot thank our sources enough for entrusting us with their stories. Our piece would be absolutely nonexistent w/o their courage.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · 1d

Special shout-out to photographers Alisha Jucevic, Allison V. Smith, Meli Petersson Ellafi, and John Tully for capturing some of our sources in these moving images.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so thankful for these eerie and evocative illustrations that Hokyoung Kim created for us.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · 1d

We also had an all-star team, who helped us bring this story to life, including our attentive editors, Mollie Reilly, Claudia Koerner, Ashleigh Graf; incredible audience editor, Abigail Williams; and expert visuals team, Christy Havranek, Kelly Caminero, and Rémi Sorbet.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · 1d

Check out my latest with @sebastianmurdock.bsky.social for @huffpost.com: Spring Ridge Academy, an isolated all-girls boarding school in Arizona, promised to help "troubled teens," but former students said the facility abused them and left them traumatized instead.

www.huffpost.com/entry/troubl...

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Akbar Shahid Ahmed @akbarshahidahmed.huffpost.com · Sep 1

“As of Aug. 10, 70.4% of immigration detainees, or 41,822 out of 59,380 detainees, do not have a criminal record

‘She’s paranoid… She doesn’t want to talk to anyone. I think she’s permanently damaged.’”

Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Sep 1

ICYMI: ICE detained a mother of 4 last month after she traveled back to the US w/ her passport + valid green card. Her attorney claims she wasn't given any justification for her detainment except a pardoned misdemeanor marijuana conviction from 22 yrs ago www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-de...

Legal U.S. Resident Detained For 10 Days After Returning From Vacation With Her Family

During her 10-day detainment, Jemmy Jimenez Rosa was hospitalized twice, transferred to a male detention facility and denied access to her legal team, her attorney said.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Justice for Jemmy

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Sep 1

ICYMI: ICE detained a mother of 4 last month after she traveled back to the US w/ her passport + valid green card. Her attorney claims she wasn't given any justification for her detainment except a pardoned misdemeanor marijuana conviction from 22 yrs ago www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-de...

Legal U.S. Resident Detained For 10 Days After Returning From Vacation With Her Family

During her 10-day detainment, Jemmy Jimenez Rosa was hospitalized twice, transferred to a male detention facility and denied access to her legal team, her attorney said.

www.huffpost.com

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Jun 12

My latest story is leading @huffpost.com’s front page!

Sen. Alex Padilla was manhandled and handcuffed as he was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Read more here: www.huffpost.com/entry/sen-al...

HuffPost @huffpost.com · Jun 12

Now leading HuffPost:

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Apr 7

My latest for @huffpost.com: I spoke with Altadena residents about rebuilding after the Eaton Fire, which began 3 months ago today. As families restart their lives from scratch, staying true to the heart and history of Altadena is a daunting challenge. www.huffpost.com/entry/altade...

Altadena Residents Know Their Community Is Worth Rebuilding. Can They Protect Its Legacy?

Three months after the Eaton fire started, leaving scorched ruins across much of the Southern California region, many locals are voicing concerns about rebuilding.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you so much!

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Apr 7

My latest for @huffpost.com: I spoke with Altadena residents about rebuilding after the Eaton Fire, which began 3 months ago today. As families restart their lives from scratch, staying true to the heart and history of Altadena is a daunting challenge. www.huffpost.com/entry/altade...

Altadena Residents Know Their Community Is Worth Rebuilding. Can They Protect Its Legacy?

Three months after the Eaton fire started, leaving scorched ruins across much of the Southern California region, many locals are voicing concerns about rebuilding.

www.huffpost.com

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Mar 6

Also, it doesn't feel right to post this without acknowledging that way too many of my wonderfully talented colleagues were just laid off last month. Please keep them in mind for future opportunities!

Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Mar 6

Atlanta Wants To Build An 85-Acre ‘Cop City.’ These Groups Are Trying To Stop It. www.huffpost.com/entry/atlant...

Atlanta Wants To Build An 85-Acre ‘Cop City.’ These Groups Are Trying To Stop It.

Black, Indigenous, environmental and abolitionist activists have come together to block a training facility that they say will militarize police and endanger the community.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Mar 6

Oklahoma Begins 2024 Executions With Death Of Michael Dewayne Smith www.huffpost.com/entry/oklaho...

Oklahoma Executes Black Death Row Prisoner Michael Dewayne Smith Amid Capital Punishment Concerns

Smith's execution draws attention to the disproportion of capital punishment among Black people, drug users and those with intellectual disabilities.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Mar 6

Nicki Minaj’s Response To Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hiss’ Was A Miss www.huffpost.com/entry/nicki-...

Nicki Minaj’s Response To Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Hiss’ Was A Miss

The online response to Minaj’s diss track has been overwhelmingly negative.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Mar 6

How Cassie’s Lawsuit Against Diddy Galvanized A Movement Of Survivors (w/ Njera Perkins) www.huffpost.com/entry/diddy-...

Cassie’s Lawsuit Against Diddy Started A Movement Many Didn’t See Coming

As Diddy’s sex trafficking trial looms ahead, survivors, activists and experts reflect on what the onslaught of accusations against him means for the future.

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Taiyler S. Mitchell @taiylersimone.bsky.social · Mar 6

I'm so grateful to be celebrating my second work [email protected] today. The past two years have been a whirlwind, during which I've covered a wide range of topics, including the recent election, social justice, the death penalty + culture. Here are some of my favorite bylines so far:

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 11

solidarity with co-workers brings me joy www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

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HuffPost Union @huffpostunion.bsky.social · Feb 6

If possible, please consider donating to the talented reporters, editors and designers impacted by this decision ✊#SolidarityForever www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts, organized by HuffPost Union

This week, HuffPost was hit by devastating job cuts which saw over 20%… HuffPost Union needs your support for Stand with HuffPost Workers Impacted by Job Cuts

www.gofundme.com

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Christopher Mathias @letsgomathias.bsky.social · Feb 6

After over a decade at @HuffPost, I’ve decided to take a buyout in the latest round of layoffs.
It's tough to leave a place I love & I’m so grateful for all the people here, & all the faith they’ve put in me through the years.

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Miranda Green @mirandagreen.bsky.social · Feb 6

A month ago was my 1st day @HuffPost as National Investigative Reporter, what I thought was a new chapter for me

Today I was laid off, as part of cuts they announced 3 hrs into my first day

I was just gearing up to dig into 3 investigations. If your newsroom is hiring reach out

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