Two Survivors Speak Out Against Abuse

Two women, Kristy Gesse and Lynne Oldeman Crane, are testifying in a civil trial against a defunct private group home, Saddleback, where they say they were brutally abused by owner Peter Tsetsilas — who allegedly raped Gesse over 100 times. Both women, now public figures, describe a toxic environment where staff failed to intervene, and Tsetsilas used threats of placement in a violent youth facility to control them. Gesse is suing the state for failing to protect her decades ago, while the state argues it can’t be held liable for abuse at a private facility from 30 years ago. Tsetsilas, previously convicted and now deceased, remains central to the case — and the women’s courage to speak out is reshaping how society confronts long-buried institutional failures. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/359968411b75662f