Rapper Danielle Marie Bregoli publicly stated that she experienced institutional abuses, including sleep deprivation and lack of basic necessities, while enrolled at Turn-About Ranch in Utah following an appearance on a television program. Bregoli's disclosures aligned with separate allegations made by another former attendee concerning sexual misconduct and subsequent retaliation by facility staff.
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In a published video, former program attendee Danielle Bregoli detailed experiences of being involuntarily transported, subjected to sleep deprivation and forced labor, and witnessing physical restraints during her placement at Turn-About Ranch. Bregoli also cited allegations made by another former attendee regarding staff misconduct at the facility.
Danielle Bregoli, known as Bhad Bhabie, alleges that she was subjected to physical restraint and deprivation of basic comforts while attending Turn-About Ranch in Escalante, Utah, a facility that receives teenagers from Dr. Phil. She also reports witnessing other children being restrained and describes a lack of evidence due to restricted phone and camera use. A former resident, Hannah Archuleta, has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by staff at the ranch.
Musician Danielle Bregoli publicly alleged experiences of abuse, sleep deprivation, and coercive control at Turn-About Ranch in Utah after being transported there following an appearance on the television program hosted by Phil McGraw. Bregoli's statements supported a separate lawsuit filed by a former resident alleging negligence and sexual assault by a facility staff member. The facility and McGraw have faced public scrutiny regarding youth residential placement practices.
The article reports that Bhad Bhabie, a former guest on Dr. Phil, alleges that she was subjected to abusive conditions at the Turn-About Ranch in Utah, a wilderness therapy program. She claims she was transported against her will, handcuffed, and denied basic privileges, and that staff used physical restraint and manual labor as punishment. The piece also references a lawsuit by Hannah Archuleta alleging sexual assault by a staff member at the same facility.
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Sexual MisconductForced LaborStaff MisconductSurvivor StoriesCelebrityTurn-About Ranch
The article reports that former guests of the Turn-About Ranch, a troubled teen treatment center, allege sexual assault and punitive labor practices. Hannah Archuleta filed a lawsuit claiming repeated sexual misconduct by staff and punitive measures, while Danielle Bregoli has also spoken out about similar abuse. The allegations focus on the ranch’s treatment methods and the role of Dr. Phil McGraw in recommending the facility.
Paris Hilton has entered a new production deal with Warner Bros., forming Slivington Manor Entertainment to develop and executive produce unscripted television content. The partnership reunites Hilton with Warner Bros. president Mike Darnell, with whom she previously worked on The Simple Life. Hilton expressed enthusiasm for creating inspirational long‑form content for a global audience.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Warner Bros., Slivington Manor Entertainment, Fox
Public figure Danielle Bregoli released a video detailing allegations of physical and mental abuse experienced at Turn-About Ranch in Utah following a television appearance. Her testimony supported allegations raised by another former resident, Hannah Archuleta, who filed a negligence lawsuit against the facility regarding staff misconduct. The accounts describe unauthorized transport practices, physical restraint, and deprivations of basic needs during their residency.
Rapper Bhad Bhabie published a video detailing allegations of physical and emotional abuse, forced labor, and substandard living conditions experienced during her placement at Turn-About Ranch in Utah. She also expressed support for another survivor who reported sexual assault at the facility and issued demands for public accountability regarding placements at such programs.
Bhad Bhabie, an 18‑year‑old rapper, alleges that staff at Turn‑About Ranch forced her to remain awake for three days after her arrival. She claims she was denied basic hygiene and sleep, and that a staff member was later killed by a teen. The article also references a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by a ranch employee.
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Paris Hilton has established an overall production deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television through her newly launched company, Slivington Manor Entertainment. Under the two-year agreement, Hilton will develop, executive produce, and star in original unscripted programming for television and streaming platforms.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Slivington Manor Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television
Key Figures:Reid Nakamura, Bruce Gersh, Mike Darnell
Rick Porter •
The Hollywood Reporter •
Mar 18, 2021
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Paris Hilton has entered into an overall deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television to develop, produce, and potentially star in unscripted projects. The agreement includes collaboration with veteran executive Bruce Gersh and will be overseen by Mike Darnell. The deal marks a reunion between Hilton and Darnell, who previously worked together on The Simple Life.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, Slivington Manor Entertainment
Paris Hilton signed an exclusive two-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television to develop, executive produce, and star in original unscripted programming. The partnership will be operated under the production banner Slivington Manor Entertainment, with Bruce Gersh and Mike Darnell serving as executive producers.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, Slivington Manor Entertainment, Paris Hilton Entertainment
Key Figures:Paris Hilton, Bruce Gersh, Mike Darnell
Heather Bellow •
The Berkshire Eagle •
Mar 17, 2021
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Former students of The John Dewey Academy allege that the school employed coercive and shaming practices, including strict diets, degrading signage, and forced labor, as part of its therapeutic program. They also report sexual misconduct by the late founder, Thomas Bratter. The current owner, David Baum, states that such practices have been discontinued.
Facilities:John Dewey Academy, The John Dewey Academy
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Paris Hilton testified before Oregon lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 710, which aims to prohibit and regulate the use of restraints on children in care agencies. Hilton shared her personal experience of being involuntarily transported to a residential facility at age sixteen.
An employee at Falcon Ridge Academy was arrested on charges of sexual battery and distributing harmful material to minors. The allegations involve the employee showing pornographic material and physically touching four students. The case is pending.
