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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael R. Blood and Amy Taxin

LA County reaches $4 billion agreement to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities

Los Angeles County Sexual Abuse - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959, officials said Friday.

The agreement, which still needs approval from the Los Angeles County board of supervisors, would be the largest in history and have long-lasting financial effects for the county, officials said.

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