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Maya Hayes, a former psychologist at Brookwood Secure Center for Youth in Hudson, New York, pleaded guilty to one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual act involving a resident. Originally charged with 65 counts related to the abuse of eight youths aged 16 to 18 between 2020 and 2022, Hayes\u2019 plea deal resolves all charges. She faces 2\u00bd years in prison, 10 years of post-release supervision, and long-term sex offender registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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