Maya Hayes, a juvenile counselor, pleaded guilty to felony sex crimes involving the sexual exploitation of teen boys at Brookwood Youth Facility. Accusations detail coercion and manipulation affecting at least five boys, some as young as 15. Hayes, now 47, could face 2 1/2 years in prison along with post-release supervision and a long-term sex offender registration. A lawsuit from a former resident alleges he was sexually assaulted about 30 times during counseling sessions. Staff reportedly knew about the abuse, creating a negligent environment within the facility.
Maya Hayes, a juvenile counselor at Brookwood Youth Facility, pleaded guilty to felony sex crimes after being accused of coercing at least five boys into sexual acts.
Staff at Brookwood were reportedly aware of the abuse and would even joke with residents about Hayes' behavior, highlighting a disturbing culture of negligence.
A lawsuit was filed by a Staten Island resident who claims he was sexually assaulted by Hayes approximately 30 times during his stay at the facility.
The victim alleges the abuse occurred during counseling sessions where the office door was partially obscured, indicating a calculated approach to the exploitation.
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