The family of a young Los Angeles teenager who was allegedly molested and later killed by his soccer coach earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the city and county, alleging that simple background checks could have kept the coach away from the minor.
During a news conference on Monday morning, a lawyer representing the family of the slain 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez said the city and county should be held accountable for allowing coaches to obtain permits to interact with children at local parks without conducting background checks.
“They have to know who’s doing that for the children’s sake,” said Luis Carrillo, an attorney representing the Hernandez family. “The city and the county ignored the sake of the children, which is fundamental. The kids come first.”…