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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Children Forced Into 'Fight Clubs' At US Detention Centre As Officers Watched And Cheered

Thirty detention officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall face criminal charges after being indicted for allegedly orchestrating 'gladiator fights' among detained youths. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / NBC News)

A disturbing report has emerged alleging that children held at a U.S. detention centre were forced to participate in organised fights. The accounts claim that staff members not only witnessed these violent encounters but also actively encouraged them, creating a 'fight club' atmosphere.

On 3rd March, Rob Bonta, California's Attorney General, disclosed a grand jury indictment against 30 detention services officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, California, accusing them of child endangerment, abuse, conspiracy, and battery.

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