Child Abuse Scandal at Los Angeles Juvenile Detention Facility

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Thirty Los Angeles County probation officers have been charged with child abuse for staging 'gladiator fights' between youth detainees at a troubled juvenile detention facility. The officers are accused of standing by and not intervening as the fights occurred.

Key Points

  • 30 probation officers charged with child abuse for organizing 'gladiator fights'
  • At least 69 fights involving up to 140 youths occurred between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2023
  • Officers stood by as the fights happened, not intervening to keep the youth safe

Pros

  • California Attorney General taking action against the officers
  • Probation Department placing charged officers on leave without pay
  • Seeking assistance from law enforcement to address the issue

Cons

  • Deeply troubling incidents of child abuse and misconduct
  • Operational issues, violence, and staffing shortages at the detention facility