Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen has license revoked
Utah officials have revoked the operating license for the Springville campus of the Provo Canyon School following allegations of abuse and neglect.
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The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has officially revoked the license for the Springville campus of the Provo Canyon School. This action targets the facility currently facing a lawsuit centered on claims of misconduct and neglect.
Coverage from KSL.com, FOX 13 News Utah, The New York Times, ABC4 Utah, and Page Six emphasizes the school's historical association with Paris Hilton, who has previously alleged abuse during her time as a student there. The reporting highlights the state's move to shutter the teen treatment center.
Public records and future statements from the Department of Health and Human Services will clarify the timeline for the facility's closure. Coverage does not yet specify the immediate next steps for the students currently residing at the campus.
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Quick answers
What action did Utah take against the Provo Canyon School?
The state revoked the operating license for the school's Springville campus.
Why is the school facing closure?
The revocation follows allegations of misconduct and neglect, which are the subject of an ongoing lawsuit.
Is the school linked to any high-profile figures?
Yes, Paris Hilton has previously stated that she was abused while attending the school as a teenager.
Coverage (5)
- Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license KSL.com · 5h ago
- License of Provo Canyon School's Springville campus revoked by state FOX 13 News Utah · 5h ago
- Utah Moves to Close Teen Treatment Center Accused of Abusing Girls The New York Times · 5h ago
- DHHS revokes license of Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus amid lawsuit over misconduct, neglect ABC4 Utah · 5h ago
- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen has license revoked Page Six · 5h ago broke it first
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