Utah Closes Provo Canyon School Over Abuse Allegations | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Utah’s shutdown of the Provo Canyon School—where Paris Hilton says she endured abuse as a teen—marks a damning reckoning for a facility plagued by decades of neglect, staff shortages, physical abuse, and systemic failures. With citations dating back years and temporary restrictions already in place, the state’s full closure by August 6th signals a turning point for vulnerable youth. Hilton, a longtime advocate, calls it validation for survivors and hopes it brings safety to those still there. New owners won’t comment on past abuses, but the state’s action ignites a broader national…