In December 2023, the L.A. Times published footage showing staffers permitting youths to attack a 17-year-old in juvenile halls. Following this, 30 officers from the Los Angeles County Probation Department were indicted on multiple charges including child abuse (69 counts), conspiracy, and battery. Judge Yvette Verastegui mandated a court appearance for the officers on April 18. The California Department of Justice's investigation revealed incidents termed as 'gladiator fights' and potentially disregarded the safety of minors under their care, raising questions about the accountability and ethics of the staff involved.
"The investigation launched after The Times published security footage last year revealed that probation officers allowed and sometimes encouraged violent fights among teens..."
"Thirty officers from the Los Angeles County Probation Department have been indicted, facing 69 counts of child abuse and charges related to conspiracy and misdemeanor battery..."
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