Official records and document collection
The link below opens the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, the appropriate starting point for the state criminal case. The September 15, 2026 proceeding ended in a mistrial, not a conviction or acquittal. No paid records, transcripts or PACER access are required for this page; docket details not freely verified will be labeled unavailable.
Reviewed October 22, 2026: The September 15 mistrial in Jeffrey Buskey’s prosecution remains the last confirmed trial disposition in the reporting reviewed. A mistrial is not an acquittal or conviction; any retrial date requires court confirmation. Source: WMUR, September 15, 2026.
Overview and current status
Former New Hampshire Youth Development Center employee Jeffrey Buskey faced 21 aggravated felonious sexual assault counts concerning allegations made by David Meehan, who publicly identified himself. Buskey pleaded not guilty. Judge Will Delker declared a mistrial on September 15, 2026 after disputed testimony concerning another employee. A mistrial is not a conviction or acquittal; a retrial date has not been independently verified.
Interactive timeline
September 14, 2026 — Trial begins
Opening statements and testimony were presented. The defense disputed the credibility and corroboration of the allegations.
September 15, 2026 — Mistrial
The judge instructed jurors to disregard disputed testimony before a further objection prompted a mistrial. Prosecutors said the state would consider options including a retrial.
Evidence and legal issues
The evidentiary issue concerns references to alleged conduct by other staff members. Review the transcript, any written mistrial order, and any future retrial or double-jeopardy motions before characterizing the legal effect.
Separate civil proceedings
The broader YDC civil litigation and compensation fund are distinct from the criminal prosecution. Neither civil awards nor settlement disputes determine criminal guilt.
Sources and records
Draft updated October 21, 2026. Obtain the court docket and transcript before publishing.