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Tommy James Law

@tommyjameslaw.bsky.social
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Over 25 years of experience representing survivors of institutional abuse. Dedicated to holding youth programs accountable for physical/sexual assaults, fatalities & systemic abuse. Advocate for justice & reform. #TTI

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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Michigan voted 104-1 to restrict abusive practices in the so-called “Troubled Teen Industry,” including the use of blindfolds, handcuffs, and restraints during transport of children to residential programs. These are children — not criminals. www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
michiganpublic.org
Michigan House votes to restrict "troubled teen" industry
The industry that includes boot camps and boarding schools would be banned from blindfolding or physically restraining minors en route to residential treatment programs.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
ABC 33/40 aired another investigation into Camp SAYLA. I’m one of the attorneys representing the children in these cases, and what happened inside this state-licensed facility is horrific. Share this story. Shine light on what Alabama allowed to happen. abc3340.com/news/abc-334...
abc3340.com
'House of horrors': Lawsuits allege abuse at youth facility, raises questions on oversight
A state-funded youth facility in southeast Alabama, Camp Sayla, is facing another lawsuit alleging severe abuse and torture of children.The lawsuit, filed agai
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Happy Iron Bowl Day! Auburn undergrad. Alabama Law. So, I love fans on both sides. But, yes… my heart knows its way around Jordan-Hare. And that place tends to get interesting after dark! One guy even calls it haunted! 😄👻🧡💙 @al.com @auburnfootball.bsky.social @wardamnstool.bsky.social
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🚨 Our firm has now filed a 4th lawsuit against Camp SAYLA, exposing brutal child abuse at this state-funded Alabama youth facility. Children were beaten with broomsticks, humiliated, and neglected, all behind locked doors. This was no treatment center. It was a torture chamber. @alreporter.com
alreporter.com
Fourth lawsuit alleges brutal child abuse at Alabama youth facility
A fourth lawsuit accuses Camp SAYLA of systemic child abuse due to severe oversight failures.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Proud to be attending the National Crime Victim Bar Association 2025 Conference in Orlando this week. It’s an honor to join attorneys & advocates from across the country who are committed to standing up for survivors & holding wrongdoers accountable. 🔗 victimbar.org #CrimeVictimBar #TommyJamesLaw
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Kids were beaten with broomsticks, forced to fight, and locked in isolation at an Alabama youth facility. The stories are horrifying & all too familiar. We’ve filed 2 new lawsuits @megappelgate.bsky.social @annettesmith.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @yep4rights.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social
al.com
Alabama youth camp’s ‘culture of cruelty’ forced abused kids to fight each other, lawsuits state
The lawsuits against Camp SAYLA claims children were beaten with broomsticks and socks filled with potatoes.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
How the Troubled Teen Industry Turns Pain Into Profit - Mad In America www.madinamerica.com/2025/05/how-...
madinamerica.com
How the Troubled Teen Industry Turns Pain Into Profit
These programs, though marketed as "therapeutic," are nothing more than profit-driven enterprises that exploit families at their most desperate.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I represent survivors of unimaginable trauma -victims of rape, abuse & grieving families. These grants fund the support they need to heal & rebuild their lives. Please don’t take that away. @kendilanian-nbc.bsky.social @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
nbcnews.com
Justice Department cutting grants that help crime victims
Some of the cuts were reversed within 24 hours, but even that temporary shut-off could be devastating to programs assisting victims, a source told NBC News.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
BOOM! Town begins process to revoke business license for troubled-teen facility@maiasz.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @sgolightley.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @tktk.bsky.social @dawnjpostesq.bsky.social @annettesmith.bsky.social www.waff.com/2025/04/15/c...
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Courtland town council begins process to revoke business license for troubled-teen facility
A unanimous vote from Cortland’s town council solidifies the council’s plan to revoke the business license of Brighter Path.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Happy Mardi Gras! 💜💛💚 @spann.bsky.social
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Wonderful day in Auburn and in the Jungle today with Mom and Hart! War Damn! 🧡💙🦚 🏀#NumberOne #TheJungle #WDE
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
If you haven't already seen it, this is a must-watch documentary on the troubled teen industry on @netflix.com! @cadilina-deville.bsky.social @sgolightley.bsky.social @maiasz.bsky.social @yep4rights.bsky.social @labefana.bsky.social @againstrestraint.com @annettesmith.bsky.social
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You Probably Missed This Eye-Opening Documentary on Netflix – Fix That!
Make sure to check out this gut-wrenching docuseries that will leave you furious for change.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year from Tommy James Law! #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2025
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
All set for the night! #VIP 🎊🥂🍾💤😴
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
🎄🎅 Tommy James Law wishes you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with joy and love!! ⛄❄️
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Troubled-teen industry oversight bill sails through Congress #SICCA #TroubledTeenIndustry #ChildAbuse @tktk.bsky.social @nbcnews.com
nbcnews.com
Troubled-teen industry oversight bill sails through Congress
The bill, which now goes to President Biden's desk, passed after years of activism by reality TV star Paris Hilton and other teen program survivors.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The House just passed the bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act—an important step toward ensuring children are protected & safe. Huge thanks to Paris Hilton for courageously sharing her story & to every survivor who spoke out and made this moment possible. 🙌#TroubledTeenIndustry #ChildAbuse
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
As an Alabama attorney who has represented dozens of children harmed by physical and sexual abuse in these programs, I urgently call on the Alabama delegation to support the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act and help protect our most vulnerable children. #troubledteenindustry #childabuse
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Paris Hilton calls on the House to take up child abuse bill before session ends
Hilton is headed back to Washington D.C. to meet with House members on Monday, urging leadership to call the bill to the floor for a vote.
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Tommy James Law @tommyjameslaw.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
First post on @bsky.app!! This video from VICE News is from a couple of years ago. #TTI #ChildAbuse
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The Rising Death Count at Youth Residential Facilities
YouTube video by VICE News
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