30 probation officers in Los Angeles County have been charged in Los Angeles County after allowing or encouraging “gladiator fights” between juvenile inmates.

California Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta fired the charges on Monday against a Downey officer at California’s Los Padrinos Juven Hall on charges of “child danger, abuse, conspiracy and battery.” I said.

“The indictment alleges that officers allowed 69 fights and in some cases encouraged 69 fights among young people in Lospadrino between July 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023,” the release said.

video The California Department of Justice (CDOJ) has launched an investigation after allegations of a “Gladiator’s Battle” were leaked in 2024. According to the CDOJ, there were 143 casualties between the ages of 12 and 18.

video, Share The Los Angeles Times appears to show that probation officers are waiting while several teenagers attack the 17-year-old in the facility room. At least one officer can be seen trying to intervene in the video. The female officer appears to have allowed the case to continue as the teen was punched and kicked multiple times.

As a result, the 17-year-old’s nose was broken, according to The Times, Shelley Alvin said. (Related: Video shows a chaotic brawl between two girls.

Alvin claimed that “it is clear in the video that Deputy Brooks is laughing.” The adjutant was named Taneha Brooks in court, the Times reported.

“I’ve even seen some executives laugh and shaking hands with the young people involved,” Bonta told ABC7. “When you watch the video, the officers look like judges and audience members in the awards battle. They are not adults who are responsible for the attention and supervision of young people.”

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“Officers of the Los Padrinos Boys Hall are obligated to ensure the safety and well-being of the people who care for them. Instead, the officers charged today did the exact opposite of overseeing the ‘Gladiators’ when they should have intervened,” Bonta said in a press release. “The indictment and filing criminal charges — is an important step to hold these officers accountable and dealing with shortages in the Los Padrino boys hall. Today’s accusations are a warning for all those who abuse their power, the California Department of Justice is watching.

According to the CDOJ, 22 officers were arrested Monday, with the remaining eight being arrested on April 18th.