Some probation officers threatened to punish the underage victims or promised to release them early in exchange for sex, according to the lawsuit.
The third complaint against the LA County Probation Department was accuses probation officers of sexually abusing boys and girls. The suit was filed thanks to a 2020 California law that gave victims three years to sue over sexual abuse that happened decades ago.
“These facilities were for girls between 12 and 18 years old,” said Cristina Nolan, of the Manly Stewart & Finaldi law firm.Sign up for NBC LA newsletters.
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