LA Times Today: Behind the ‘gladiator fights’ in L.A. juvenile halls
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Last year, we showed you this video of a teenage boy being beaten by fellow inmates at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, all while L.A. probation officers watched.
Now, an indictment of 30 officers who not only allowed the violence but allegedly orchestrated it.
L.A. Times reporter Rebecca Ellis writes that while the indictment shocked many, others say the brawls are nothing new.
Now, an indictment of 30 officers who not only allowed the violence but allegedly orchestrated it.
L.A. Times reporter Rebecca Ellis writes that while the indictment shocked many, others say the brawls are nothing new.