Los Angeles County has reached a landmark agreement to pay a $4 billion settlement to address close to 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities dating back to 1959, surpassing the previous record set by Boy Scouts of America. The settlement, subject to approval, includes the establishment of a countywide hotline and a more efficient investigation process for abuse allegations. This significant development underscores the county’s commitment to addressing and rectifying the grave issue of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities.