A Staggering Tally: Cases Alleging Sexual Abuse of Children in Los Angeles County Custody now Number Thousands 

In Los Angeles County, a recent lawsuit has highlighted ongoing sexual abuse allegations within its juvenile detention facilities, involving probation officers accused of rape, forced oral copulation, and groping dating back to the late 1990s. This case is part of a larger trend, with over 2,300 similar lawsuits now before the courts, enabled by changes in statute of limitations laws. The county has faced criticism for systemic failures to prevent such abuses, despite claims of recent reforms and efforts to enhance safety standards.