Paris Hilton joins lawmakers introducing a bill to end abuse in the 'troubled teen' industry: 'What I went through will haunt me for the rest of my life'

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 18:31

Actress and model Paris Hilton speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol Building on April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC.
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Paris Hilton joined lawmakers Thursday to announce a bill aimed at the troubled teen industry.
Hilton spoked about her personal experiences of abuse at residential treatment centers in her teens.
Sen. Jeff Merkley told Insider the bill would help bring transparency and oversight to the industry.

Paris Hilton joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the Capitol on Thursday to announce the introduction of a new bill aimed at ending abuse in the "troubled teen" industry.