12 former detainees have filed lawsuits against Contra Costa County alleging widespread sexual abuse by staff at the juvenile hall. The plaintiffs, now adults, say they were abused as minors and faced intimidation to prevent reporting.
The county has not yet commented. Key facts: - Lawsuits filed on April 3 and April 10, 2026.
- Alleged abusers include officers, doctors, and counselors. - Previous settlements in 2009 and 2015 addressed strip searches and solitary confinement.
- A counselor was sentenced to 30 years in 2012 for similar crimes. The plaintiffs continue to suffer psychological trauma from the abuse.