$45 Million Claim Filed Against State by Abused Foster Children

Ryan Nute

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Enrique Fabregas had a criminal record and a list of unresolved sexual abuse complaints against him. Nevertheless, the State of Washington placed foster children in his home. The foster children have filed suit against the State for $45 million, arguing that Mr. Fabregas should not have been licensed.

The claimants allege Mr. Fabregas (currently in jail) subjected them to severe abuse. One of the documents filed by the claimants includes a document showing a number of allegations against Mr. Fabregas which were left blank. Mr. Fabregas received a license even though he reported he had never been convicted of a crime and the state determined he had a history of drug abuse and criminal activity.

Read more: The Olympian