Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has alleged that 80% of claims in the $4 billion sex abuse settlement may be fraudulent, requesting a six-month pause on payments. - Hochman believes four in five claims in the largest sex abuse settlement in U.S.
history may be fake. - He has asked a judge to pause payments for six months while his office investigates fraud allegations.
- Victims express outrage, saying their claims have already been rigorously vetted and they face further delays. - The county agreed to the settlement in April 2025 for abuse in juvenile halls, foster homes, and a children's shelter.
The request has sparked backlash from victims who fear real claims are being overshadowed by fraud allegations.