Most Claims In Nearly $5 Billion LA County Child Sex Abuse Settlements Potentially Fraudulent, DA Says

CBS LA

June 12, 2026 / 9:56 PM PDT

District Attorney Nathan Hochman said a vast majority of claims in the child sexual abuse settlements against Los Angeles County were potentially fraudulent, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.

Hochman urged a court to pause payments for the nearly $5 billion settlements, believing that as much as 81% of the claims were fraudulent.

"This intervention is critical to safeguarding the rights of the legitimate child abuse survivors, including preserving the integrity of the settlement process," he said. "It will also help ensure that individuals who have allegedly filed fraudulent claims are held accountable for exploiting the horrific abuse and trauma experienced by genuine survivors."

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