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Two girls, 9 and 11, awarded $31.5m after sister’s California torture death

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressDecember 13, 2025 at 03:52 PM
Two girls, 9 and 11, awarded $31.5m after sister’s California torture death
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Two sisters, now aged 9 and 11, were awarded a $31.5 million settlement on Friday following the August 2022 death of their 11-year-old sister, Arabella McCormack, in San Diego, California. Arabella allegedly died from torture and starvation inflicted by her adoptive parents and grandparents, who are facing criminal charges. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the sisters, alleged failures to report Arabella's abuse by the city, county, Pacific Coast Academy (where she was homeschooled), and the Rock Church. The settlement includes funds from the city of San Diego, San Diego County, Pacific Coast Academy, and the Rock Church. The funds are intended to provide for the sisters' future care, though their attorney acknowledges it cannot replace their sister or erase their trauma.

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Rock church 30% Craig McClellan 30% Adella Tom 50% Stanley Tom 50% Pacific Coast Academy ×250% San Diego county ×480% Leticia McCormack ×280% Arabella McCormack ×6100%

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