In a shocking case, 30 officers at a Southern California juvenile detention facility face allegations of facilitating gladiator-style fights among over 140 youth. A grand jury indictment outlines 71 counts against the officers, primarily for child abuse and endangerment. Three officers are highlighted as having coordinated these events, reportedly telling staff not to intervene and encouraging youths to resist medical treatment for injuries. Such actions reflect a serious breach of trust, leading to civil lawsuits by affected families and highlighting systemic failures in the juvenile justice system.
The grand jury indictment alleges that nearly 70 fights took place within a juvenile detention facility, facilitated by 30 officers acting in a position of trust.
Attorney General Rob Bonta stated that the planned nature of the fights indicates a troubling level of misconduct, saying they happened in designated times and spaces.
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