Surveillance footage allegedly shows a 13-year-old resident of the Grafton School, a psychiatric facility in Berryville, Virginia, being dragged across a dorm room. The video, obtained by The Winchester Gazette, is central to a civil suit against former employee Michelle Yates and the facility. The trial is scheduled to begin Monday in Winchester Civil Court.

The lawsuit alleges the 13-year-old was abused by staff, and that surveillance footage was subsequently erased. The child's parent provided the video to the Gazette. Gray Broughton, a managing partner at Gray Broughton Injury Law, noted that families trust facilities like Grafton to protect their children, raising serious questions about staff conduct.

This case highlights the vulnerability of children in residential treatment facilities and the importance of oversight. The Grafton School, like many similar institutions, provides care for children with behavioral and mental health needs. The legal proceedings will determine the extent of the alleged abuse and the facility's accountability.

Further developments in the trial will be closely watched. The outcome could have ramifications for the Grafton School and potentially influence policies regarding patient care and surveillance practices in psychiatric facilities across the country. The focus will be on the evidence and the facility's response.