Crime & Safety
More Than 100 New Accusers File Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Illinois Juvenile Detention Centers
The accusers said the effects of the alleged abuse have been deep and long-lasting for these men and women.
February 12, 2025
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Dozens more victims have come forward claiming they were sexually assaulted while in juvenile correction centers run by the state of Illinois and Cook County.
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More than 100 new cases filed on Monday bringing the total number to 800.
The accusers said the effects of the alleged abuse have been deep and long-lasting for these men and women.
