A recent lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges widespread sexual abuse by probation officers against youth in their care from the late 1990s to 2017. The suit details accusations including rape, forced oral copulation, and groping, involving six young people. It is one of approximately 2,300 cases currently before the courts due to a recent extension of the statute of limitations. The allegations highlight systemic issues within the county’s juvenile detention facilities, where incidents of sexual misconduct have persisted despite purported safeguards. The lawsuit seeks damages for the lasting emotional and psychological harm suffered by the victims.
A Staggering Tally: Cases Alleging Sexual Abuse of Children in Los Angeles County Custody now Number Thousands
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