US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. “And I’m especially sorry that there were people at the FBI who had their own chance to stop this monster back in 2015 and failed.” After a search, investigators said in 2016 that they had found images of child sex abuse and followed up with federal charges against Nassar. Most survivors never get restitution.” Michigan State University, which was also accused of missing chances over many years to stop Nassar, agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women and girls who were assaulted.

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Larry Nassar victims strike $138m deal with justice department over FBI’s bungling of assault case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Larry Nassar victims strike $138m deal with justice department over FBI’s bungling of assault case

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He’s now serving decades in prison for assaulting …

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer said …

U.S. to pay victims $138.7 million for botching Larry Nassar sex assault investigation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. to pay victims $138.7 million for botching Larry Nassar sex assault investigation

LA Times  

Dozens of women who were sexually abused by sports doctor Larry Nassar joined Sens. The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7-million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on …

Larry Nassar: A timeline of the sexual abuse allegations against the former USA Gymnastics team doctor
1 year, 6 months ago

Larry Nassar: A timeline of the sexual abuse allegations against the former USA Gymnastics team doctor

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disgraced sports doctor Larry …

FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar
2 years, 5 months ago

FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI has reached out to attorneys representing Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other women who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar to begin settlement talks in the $1 billion claim they brought against the federal government, according to three people familiar with the matter. The FBI’s attorneys told the lawyers for the women that they had …

Simone Biles, other women seek $1 billion-plus from FBI for inaction over Larry Nassar
2 years, 7 months ago

Simone Biles, other women seek $1 billion-plus from FBI for inaction over Larry Nassar

Firstpost  

There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of assaulting gymnasts, but they failed to act Detroit: Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency …

Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
2 years, 7 months ago

Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him, lawyers said Wednesday. “If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been …

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
2 years, 7 months ago

Simone Biles, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

The Hindu  

Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medallist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said on Wednesday. RELATED : "If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been stopped before he ever had the chance to abuse hundreds …

Biles, other Olympic gymnasts seek $1bn from FBI over Nassar
2 years, 7 months ago

Biles, other Olympic gymnasts seek $1bn from FBI over Nassar

Al Jazeera  

A Justice Department watchdog had previously found that FBI agents botched the response to reports of abuse in 2015. A group of Olympic gymnasts, including gold medallists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, are among dozens of survivors of sexual abuse by sport doctor Larry Nassar who are suing the FBI for more than $1bn, their lawyers have said. …

No charges for agents in botched Larry Nassar probe
2 years, 7 months ago

No charges for agents in botched Larry Nassar probe

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it will not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation of sports doctor Larry Nassar despite learning in 2015 that he was accused of sexually assaulting female gymnasts. The agency’s inspector general found that two former agents likely provided “inaccurate or incomplete information” when investigators …

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe
2 years, 8 months ago

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

The Hindu  

Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar are seeking $10 million each from the FBI, claiming a bungled investigation by agents led to more abuse by the sports doctor, lawyers said Thursday. The Justice Department’s inspector general concluded that the FBI made fundamental errors when it became aware of allegations against Nassar that year. “These were allegations of a serial …

Larry Nassar Abuse Survivors Seek USD 130 Million Over Botched FBI Investigation
2 years, 8 months ago

Larry Nassar Abuse Survivors Seek USD 130 Million Over Botched FBI Investigation

News 18  

– Thirteen unnamed sexual abuse survivors of Larry Nassar are seeking $130 million from the FBI over allegations that it botched the investigation into the former USA Gymnastics doctor, their lawyers said on Thursday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE “This is the largest failure on the part …

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe
2 years, 8 months ago

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar are seeking $10 million each from the FBI, claiming a bungled investigation by agents led to more abuse by the sports doctor, lawyers said Thursday. The Justice Department’s inspector general concluded that the FBI made fundamental errors when it became aware of allegations against Nassar that year. “These were allegations of …

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe
2 years, 8 months ago

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thirteen sexual assault victims of …

Abuse victims see inequity in payouts at 2 Michigan schools
2 years, 11 months ago

Abuse victims see inequity in payouts at 2 Michigan schools

Associated Press  

Two former University of Michigan football stars who stand to receive as much as $500,000 each through the school’s sexual abuse settlement with more than 1,000 students say the per-victim payouts should be much higher, pointing to a similar case at rival Michigan State. Although the victims of the school’s former sports doctor Robert Anderson are expected to receive between …

EXPLAINER: How will U. of Michigan assault settlement work?
2 years, 11 months ago

EXPLAINER: How will U. of Michigan assault settlement work?

Associated Press  

DETROIT — A $490 million deal to settle claims of sexual assault against a University of Michigan doctor will be handled in a similar way to the $500 million agreement worked out in 2018 by Michigan State University and the victims of Larry Nassar. THE SCHOOL’S RESPONSE When lawsuits were filed in 2020, U-M lawyers said the allegations were too …

USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
3 years ago

USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims

The Hindu  

The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over after a $380 million settlement was reached. “Individually and collectively, survivors have stepped forward with bravery to advocate for enduring change in this sport,” USA Gymnastics president Li Li Leung said in a statement after …

Gymnasts abused by team doctor Larry Nassar reach $380 million settlement
3 years ago

Gymnasts abused by team doctor Larry Nassar reach $380 million settlement

Firstpost  

The settlement — one of the largest ever recorded for victims of sex abuse — ends a five-year legal battle that erupted following the abuse scandal that rocked the US Olympic movement. Los Angeles: Victims of jailed former US national gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar are to receive $380 million after reaching a settlement with USA Gymnastics, the US Olympic …

USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee reach USD 380 million settlement with Larry Nassar's sexual abuse victims
3 years ago

USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee reach USD 380 million settlement with Larry Nassar's sexual abuse victims

India Today  

More than 500 victims of former USA women's gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse reached a settlement worth $380 million with the sport's governing body - US Olympic & Paralympic Committee - and their insurers after a five-year legal battle. A federal bankruptcy court in Indianapolis on Monday approved the agreement between USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and …

USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims
3 years ago

USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims

Associated Press  

The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over after a $380 million settlement was reached. “Individually and collectively, survivors have stepped forward with bravery to advocate for enduring change in this sport,” USA Gymnastics president Li Li Leung said in a statement after …

Nassar sexual abuse victims reach $380m deal with USA Gymnastics
3 years ago

Nassar sexual abuse victims reach $380m deal with USA Gymnastics

Al Jazeera  

Athletes who were sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have reached a $380m settlement with the organisation, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee and their insurers, a lawyer for some of the victims said. Nassar was sentenced in 2018 to up to 175 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting athletes while working as a …

U.S. gymnastics, Olympics groups reach $380-million settlement with sex abuse victims
3 years ago

U.S. gymnastics, Olympics groups reach $380-million settlement with sex abuse victims

LA Times  

Rachael Denhollander was the first woman to come forward to detail sexual abuse at the hands of former U.S. gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over after a $380-million settlement was reached. “Individually and collectively, survivors have …

US Olympic Committee defends handling of Nassar case
3 years, 2 months ago

US Olympic Committee defends handling of Nassar case

The Hindu  

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has defended its handling of the Larry Nassar case after several top gymnasts who suffered sexual abuse under the former team doctor's care sent a letter to Congress calling for the USOPC board to be dissolved. Olympic gold medallists Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman, along with World Championships gold medallist Maggie Nichols, …

Decision to not prosecute agents in Nassar case under review
3 years, 3 months ago

Decision to not prosecute agents in Nassar case under review

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Tuesday that it is reviewing an earlier decision to decline prosecution against two former FBI agents embroiled in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse cases after new information has emerged. In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said the newly confirmed assistant attorney general for the department’s criminal division will …

Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse
3 years, 3 months ago

Biles: FBI turned ‘blind eye’ to reports of gymnasts’ abuse

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress in forceful testimony Wednesday that federal law enforcement and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women. In response, FBI Director Christopher Wray said he was “deeply and profoundly sorry” for delays in Nassar’s prosecution and the …

Larry Nassar hearing: McKayla Maroney blasts FBI for ignoring abuse
3 years, 3 months ago

Larry Nassar hearing: McKayla Maroney blasts FBI for ignoring abuse

The Independent  

✕ Close McKayla Maroney accuses FBI of burying allegations of Nassar abuse The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

USA Gymnastics and abuse victims propose a $425 million settlement in bankruptcy court
3 years, 4 months ago

USA Gymnastics and abuse victims propose a $425 million settlement in bankruptcy court

CNN  

CNN — USA Gymnastics is proposing a $425 million settlement with sexual abuse victims as part of a reorganization plan submitted jointly with a court-appointed Committee of Sexual Abuse survivors amid bankruptcy proceedings. USAG filed for bankruptcy in 2018 as the organization struggled to recover from the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. The plan filed Tuesday in US Bankruptcy Court …

Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case
3 years, 5 months ago

Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI made “fundamental” errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness,” the Justice Department’s inspector general said Wednesday. The inspector general’s office found that “despite the extraordinarily serious nature” of the claims against Nassar, FBI officials in Indianapolis did not …

FBI made serious errors during sex abuse investigation of Larry Nassar, Justice Department says
3 years, 5 months ago

FBI made serious errors during sex abuse investigation of Larry Nassar, Justice Department says

LA Times  

Larry Nassar at a 2017 plea hearing in Lansing, Mich. The Justice Department’s internal watchdog sharply criticized the FBI’s inquiry into former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar on accusations of molesting scores of young gymnasts, concluding in a lengthy report released Wednesday that agents made “fundamental errors” in their investigation and did not respond with a sense of urgency to …

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin
3 years, 6 months ago

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — USA Gymnastics is trying to shift the narrative away from the Larry Nassar scandal. While Simone Biles and the rest of the hopefuls looking to join the sport’s biggest star in Tokyo next month spent Wednesday preparing for the U.S. Olympic Trials, a few feet away Leung acknowledged true forward momentum will be difficult to attain as …

Larry Nassar Survivors Hoped The John Geddert Case Would Bring Answers. Then Geddert Killed Himself.
3 years, 9 months ago

Larry Nassar Survivors Hoped The John Geddert Case Would Bring Answers. Then Geddert Killed Himself.

Huff Post  

Sara Teristi was with her son and his friend in their backyard in North Carolina when she got a text from her attorney. She can’t remember if her husband was with her: “It’s a bit of a blur after that.” John Geddert, the former USA Gymnastics coach, was found dead in February just hours after he had been charged with …

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others
3 years, 10 months ago

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others

Associated Press  

A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach’s apparent suicide hours after being charged Thursday with crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise is the latest fallout from the sexual abuse scandal involving former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar. The same day, MSU President Samuel Stanley Jr. announced the resignation of Provost June Youatt, saying the …

USOPC suing insurers for holding up Nassar scandal settlement talks
4 years, 3 months ago

USOPC suing insurers for holding up Nassar scandal settlement talks

The Hindu  

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said on Friday it has filed a lawsuit against its insurance providers for failing to fulfill obligations in reaching a settlement with survivors of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Committee Chair Susanne Lyons, speaking on a conference call, accused insurers of holding up settlement negotiations with the hundreds of women who were …

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others
4 years, 5 months ago

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others

Associated Press  

The sentencing Tuesday of a former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach Kathie Klages to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar is the latest development from the sexual assault scandal. The same day, MSU President Samuel Stanley Jr. announced the resignation of Provost June Youatt, saying the investigation …

Over 120 Larry Nassar sex abuse victims call for FBI report
4 years, 6 months ago

Over 120 Larry Nassar sex abuse victims call for FBI report

Daily Mail  

Over 120 of Larry Nassar's sex abuse victims including Aly Raisman and Simone Biles are calling on the Justice Department to release its inspector general's report into the FBI investigation of the former USA Gymnastics team doctor as questions remain about how he managed to avoid arrest for a year. Wednesday's letter from the gymnasts to the Inspector General, the …

Judge dismisses criminal charges against former Michigan State University president regarding Larry Nassar case
4 years, 7 months ago

Judge dismisses criminal charges against former Michigan State University president regarding Larry Nassar case

Firstpost  

A judge dismissed criminal charges against former Michigan State University president Lou Anna Simon, who was accused of lying to investigators in 2018 as they tried to learn what she knew years earlier about sexual assault complaints involving Larry Nassar. Detroit: A judge dismissed criminal charges on Wednesday against former Michigan State University president Lou Anna Simon, who was accused …

Nassar-related case dismissed against ex-university chief
4 years, 7 months ago

Nassar-related case dismissed against ex-university chief

Associated Press  

DETROIT — A judge dismissed criminal charges Wednesday against former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon, who was accused of lying to investigators in 2018 as they tried to learn what she knew years earlier about sexual assault complaints involving Larry Nassar. “Not one person was able to testify that in 2014 they communicated with Dr. Simon or remembered …

Aly Raisman praises 'brave' Harvey Weinstein accusers and calls out USA Gymnastics
4 years, 10 months ago

Aly Raisman praises 'brave' Harvey Weinstein accusers and calls out USA Gymnastics

Daily Mail  

Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman has praised the 'brave survivors' who spoke out against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and held him 'accountable'. Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman, 25, has praised the 'brave survivors' who spoke out against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein and held him 'accountable' in a statement shared Thursday She shared a long statement praising justice in …

Larry Nassar sexual assault victims offered between $82k and $1.25m
4 years, 10 months ago

Larry Nassar sexual assault victims offered between $82k and $1.25m

The Hindu  

A proposed USA Gymnastics tiered settlement system would pay some sexual assault victims of former US team doctor Larry Nassar only $82,550, according to multiple reports on Saturday detailing the payment plans. An attorney for hundreds of victims of Nassar's abuse says the total $215 million settlement offer is insufficient and releases too many people from further claims, including the …

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others
4 years, 10 months ago

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others

Associated Press  

A former Michigan State University gymnastics coach was convicted Friday on charges that she lied to police when she denied that two teen athletes told her of sexual abuse by sports doctor Larry Nassar in 1997. The same day, MSU President Samuel Stanley Jr. announced the resignation of Provost June Youatt, saying the investigation findings showed she and former President …

USA Gymnastics offers Nassar victims $215 mil to settle claims
4 years, 11 months ago

USA Gymnastics offers Nassar victims $215 mil to settle claims

The Hindu  

USA Gymnastics has offered $215 million to victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar to settle legal claims, a plan the attorney for more than 200 women called “unconscionable.” The offer was unveiled Thursday in a 76-page reorganization plan filed by the US sport governing body with the US bankruptcy court for the Southern District of …

Nassar survivors offered $215M settlement by USA Gymnastics
4 years, 11 months ago

Nassar survivors offered $215M settlement by USA Gymnastics

Associated Press  

USA Gymnastics has filed a bankruptcy plan that includes an offer of $215 million for sexual abuse survivors to settle their claims against the embattled organization. The $215 million total is the amount the insurance carriers for USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee are willing to provide in hopes of ending years of legal battles with …

Larry Nassar denied on separate appeals of molestation sentences
5 years, 9 months ago

Larry Nassar denied on separate appeals of molestation sentences

LA Times  

Former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar appears in a Michigan court for the final phase of his sentencing on Feb. 5, 2018. The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to hear Larry Nassar’s appeals involving two of the multiple prison sentences the former sports doctor is now serving. Hundreds of young athletes have come forward with accusations …

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