City Council Approves $4M in New Settlements for Sexual Abuse of Minors by Whittier Police, Bringing Total Payouts to $7.5M
Teenage girls who joined Whittier's Police Explorer program hoping to pursue law enforcement careers were allegedly groomed and sexually abused by the officers entrusted with their supervision. The city has now agreed to pay $7.5 million. More lawsuits may be coming.
March 25, 2026
