$4-billion sex abuse case in limbo: Victims 'will die before they get paid,' attorney warns
Key takeaways
- Nathan Hochman asked the judge presiding over the case to halt the historic payout, while the county’s legal team fought to keep the deal on track.
- “This is among the most remarkable things I’ve ever seen as a legal professional,” said Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff, who oversees the bulk of the sex abuse cases.
- “We have the county of Los Angeles with its county counsel’s office, which is a very substantial and sophisticated office, telling me this payment program should go forward,” Riff said. “And I have the D.A.
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman has said his office is investigating a $4-billion sex abuse settlement for potentially fraudulent claims. (Kayla Bartkowski/Los Angeles Times) By Rebecca Ellis Staff Writer Follow June 15, 2026 3:24 PM PT 1 6 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
With the first tranche of money from Los Angeles County’s $4-billion sex abuse settlement scheduled to hit victims’ bank accounts next week, the county’s district attorney made a last-ditch effort Monday to stop the payouts, which he says are rife with fake claims.
Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman asked the judge presiding over the case to halt the historic payout, while the county’s legal team fought to keep the deal on track.