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L.A. Times Wins National Headliner Award for Investigation into L.A. County’s Historic Sex Abuse Settlement
- The Los Angeles Times won a National Headliner Award for investigative reporting by Rebecca Ellis.
- The investigation found some plaintiffs were allegedly paid to sue the county over abuse claims.
- The report identified nine people who said recruiters paid them to sue the county.
- The story prompted lawmakers to consider new county regulations on soliciting settlement claims.
- Judges praised the reporter’s hours outside the courthouse in pursuit of reliable sources.
- The National Headliner Awards are among the oldest and largest journalism contests.
- The award was announced on April 28, 2026.
- Rebecca Ellis led the investigative reporting for the Times.
- The investigation examined misconduct related to the county’s sex abuse settlement.
- The Times’ reporting influenced public policy discussions on the settlement.
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