Attorneys representing more than 200 women who say they were sexually abused while they were in LA County juvenile custody are calling for a federal investigation.
Even after a record-setting $4 billion settlement in April for sexual abuse claims made by more than 6,800 victims, attorneys Courtney Thom and John Manly said Tuesday that no one has been indicted in connection with any sexual abuse claims.
“Not one of those current or former LA County probation department officers have been prosecuted, not one has been arrested,” Thom said. “Without a full investigation about what happened, how can anyone, including the Board of Supervisors who’s tasked with maintaining a safe environment for its citizens, how can anyone assure this won’t happen again?…