Los Angeles County has reached a monumental $4 billion settlement to address close to 7,000 sexual abuse claims in juvenile facilities dating back to 1959, making it the largest settlement of its kind in history. The agreement, subject to approval, surpasses the previous record held by Boy Scouts of America for a similar issue. As part of the settlement, the county has proposed the establishment of a countywide hotline to report abuse and a more efficient investigation system for handling allegations promptly. This landmark decision marks a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issue of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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