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Riverside County Settles $13.5M Abuse Case for Turpin Siblings

2/6/2026

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Turpin Siblings Settle

Riverside County reached a $13.5 million settlement with six Turpin siblings who suffered abuse in foster care.
The county will pay $2.25 million and ChildNet will pay $11.25 million.
The Turpin siblings allege severe mistreatment by their foster family, including physical abuse.
Riverside County has committed to improving child welfare services and training social workers.
The Turpin siblings advocate for protections for children while Riverside County and ChildNet deny wrongdoing.

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Turpin Siblings Speak Out

Julissa Turpin, Jolinda Turpin, and James Turpin describe abuse in foster care for the first time.
They were rescued from their biological parents, only to face mistreatment under foster parents Marcelino and Rosa Olguin.
Marcelino Olguin was sentenced to seven years for his crimes.
Riverside County has initiated reforms in child welfare services following their experiences.
ABC will feature the siblings’ story in an upcoming special.

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Turpin Siblings Settle

Riverside County reached a $13.5 million settlement with six Turpin siblings who suffered abuse in foster care.
The county will pay $2.25 million and ChildNet will pay $11.25 million.
The Turpin siblings allege severe mistreatment by their foster family, including physical abuse.
Riverside County has committed to improving child welfare services and training social workers.
The Turpin siblings advocate for protections for children while Riverside County and ChildNet deny wrongdoing.

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