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30 LA County Probation Officers Indicted for Orchestrating Juvenile 'Gladiator Fights'

Thirty officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall face charges for making children fight, according to California's Attorney General.
The officers are accused of child abuse and endangerment linked to 69 fights from July to December 2023.
The investigation began after a video of a fight leaked in January 2024, according to Attorney General Rob Bonta.
The indictment aims to hold the officers accountable and address issues at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

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