Simone Biles says FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse at hands of Larry Nassar
3 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles says FBI turned 'blind eye' to reports of gymnasts' abuse at hands of Larry Nassar

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An internal investigation by the Justice Department released in July said the FBI made fundamental errors in the probe and did not treat the case with the “utmost seriousness” after USA Gymnastics first reported the allegations to the FBI’s field office in Indianapolis in 2015. 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. https://t.co/4XH2uT576a pic.twitter.com/IVcyhpeswv — CNN September 15, 2021 “I blame Larry Nassar and I also blame an entire system that enabled and perpetrated his abuse,” Biles said through tears. In addition to failures of the FBI, she said USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee “knew that I was abused by their official team doctor long before I was ever made aware of their knowledge.” Biles said a message needs to be sent: “If you allow a predator to harm children, the consequences will be swift and severe.

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How USA Gymnastics rebounded from a sexual abuse scandal ahead of the Paris Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

How USA Gymnastics rebounded from a sexual abuse scandal ahead of the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — USA Gymnastics was a house afire five years ago, the massive fallout surrounding the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal rendering one of the U.S. Olympic movement’s marquee programs radioactive. “They have had their ups and they have had their downs so I think that their leadership has helped evolve.” Support at home and in the arena Biles dragged …

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

On this day in 2018: Simone Biles reveals sexual abuse torment
11 months, 1 week ago

On this day in 2018: Simone Biles reveals sexual abuse torment

The Independent  

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Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in US prison: Who is the disgraced doctor who abused US gymnasts?
1 year, 5 months ago

Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in US prison: Who is the disgraced doctor who abused US gymnasts?

Firstpost  

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times on Sunday by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida that is experiencing staffing shortages. He is serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of sexually abusing multiple women gymnasts and possession of child pornography Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a …

Larry Nassar, the Disgraced US Gymnastics Doctor, Stabbed Several Times at Florida Prison
1 year, 5 months ago

Larry Nassar, the Disgraced US Gymnastics Doctor, Stabbed Several Times at Florida Prison

News 18  

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing Olympic and college female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida that is experiencing staffing shortages. “We’re grieving the reality that protecting others from him came with the near-certainty we would wake up to this someday.” Another victim, Sarah Klein, said the …

Larry Nassar: A timeline of the sexual abuse allegations against the former USA Gymnastics team doctor
1 year, 5 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 …

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison
1 year, 5 months ago

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at Florida federal prison

The Hindu  

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another incarcerated person at a federal prison in Florida. Attorneys for Nassar said he was treated unfairly in 2018 and deserved a new hearing, based on vengeful remarks by a judge who called him a “monster” who would “wither” …

FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar
2 years, 4 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 …

Explained: Why Larry Nassar's sexual abuse victims are seeking $1 billion-plus from FBI
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: Why Larry Nassar's sexual abuse victims are seeking $1 billion-plus from FBI

Firstpost  

Larry Nassar, a doctor with USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, employed him for years with sexual abuse of women and girls lasting at least 14 years. Nassar, a doctor with USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University, employed him for years with the abuse lasting at least 14 years. Michigan State University, which was accused of missing opportunities over many …

Simone Biles, other women seek $1 billion-plus from FBI for inaction over Larry Nassar
2 years, 6 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, others seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
2 years, 6 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, 6 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. …

Olympian, Nassar victim Schwikert Moser on USA Gym board
2 years, 6 months ago

Olympian, Nassar victim Schwikert Moser on USA Gym board

Associated Press  

Tasha Schwikert Moser knew she had a choice. “But someone’s got to care, right?” Schwikert Moser, who now works for a Dallas-based law firm, feels her experience as an athlete, her legal background and her passion for a sport that carried her to the 2000 Olympics and a pair of NCAA all-around titles have provided her with a skill set …

No charges for agents in botched Larry Nassar probe
2 years, 6 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 …

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 …

Gymnast who was abused by Larry Nassar reveals she went decades without realizing she was assaulted
2 years, 10 months ago

Gymnast who was abused by Larry Nassar reveals she went decades without realizing she was assaulted

Daily Mail  

A former gymnast who was abused by convicted sex offender Larry Nassar as a teenager has revealed how she trusted him so implicitly that she didn't realize he had sexually assaulted her until 20 years later when accusations against him made headlines. Danielle Moore, 36, was just 13 when Nassar began abusing her under the guise of offering medical care …

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 …

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 …

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, 2 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  

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Simone Biles, Aly Raisman And More Slam FBI For Botched Investigation Into Larry Nassar
3 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman And More Slam FBI For Botched Investigation Into Larry Nassar

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Gymnasts including Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Simone Biles gave heart-wrenching testimony on Wednesday during a Senate hearing that reviewed the FBI’s botched 2015 investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse against former USA Gymnastic team doctor Larry Nassar. Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz said the fabricated statements created by the two FBI agents “could …

Enough is enough: Simone Biles as she breaks down during gymnasts' abuse testimony
3 years, 3 months ago

Enough is enough: Simone Biles as she breaks down during gymnasts' abuse testimony

The Hindu  

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress through tears Wednesday that the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women. Biles told the Senate Judiciary Committee that “enough is enough” as she and three other U.S. gymnasts spoke in stark emotional terms about the …

US gymnast Maroney says FBI betrayed her after she reported sexual abuse
3 years, 3 months ago

US gymnast Maroney says FBI betrayed her after she reported sexual abuse

The Hindu  

Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney on Wednesday told U.S. lawmakers she feels betrayed by FBI agents, after they failed to seriously investigate former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, despite her telling them he had sexually abused her. READ | Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman appear in U.S. Senate hearing on sex abuse probe It was not until July of this year, …

Biles tells Congress 'enough is enough' after gymnast abuse
3 years, 3 months ago

Biles tells Congress 'enough is enough' after gymnast abuse

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 Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles …

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman appear in U.S. Senate hearing on sex abuse probe
3 years, 3 months ago

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman appear in U.S. Senate hearing on sex abuse probe

The Hindu  

Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles and Aly Raisman appeared on Wednesday to testify about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, as the U.S. Senate examines why the FBI failed to investigate his crimes sooner. Biles and Raisman appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee alongside their fellow former Olympic team-mate McKayla Maroney and …

Simone Biles blasts USA Gymnastics, FBI for allowing sex abuse
3 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles blasts USA Gymnastics, FBI for allowing sex abuse

Al Jazeera  

US star gymnasts berate institutions overseen by Congress for failing to investigate years of abuses. Not only did the FBI not report my abuse, but when they eventually documented my report, 17 months later, they made entirely false claims about what I said.” When she recounted abuse that had happened in 2011 at the world championships in Tokyo, where she …

READ: Biles, Maroney, Raisman and Nichols opening statements before Congress
3 years, 3 months ago

READ: Biles, Maroney, Raisman and Nichols opening statements before Congress

CNN  

CNN — USA gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday about the FBI’s botched investigation into abuse allegations against Larry Nassar. Chairman Durbin, Ranking Member Grassley, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me to testify about the Office of the Inspector General’s ’s “Investigation and Review of …

Simone Biles, other gymnasts criticize FBI’s handling of Larry Nassar case at hearing
3 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles, other gymnasts criticize FBI’s handling of Larry Nassar case at hearing

LA Times  

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing about the Inspector General’s report on the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar investigation on Sept. 15 in Washington. Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles told Congress on Wednesday that “enough is enough” in emotional testimony along with other young gymnasts about her sexual abuse at the hands of USA …

Simone Biles and Other US Gymnasts to Testify in Nassar Abuse Before Senate Committee
3 years, 3 months ago

Simone Biles and Other US Gymnasts to Testify in Nassar Abuse Before Senate Committee

News 18  

US Olympic and world champion gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman are to testify before a Senate committee on Wednesday looking into FBI failures in investigating sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar, the committee said. Biles, Maroney, Raisman and another former gymnast, Maggie Nichols, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the “FBI’s dereliction of …

Why gymnast Simone Biles has transcended her sport
3 years, 4 months ago

Why gymnast Simone Biles has transcended her sport

Al Jazeera  

As far as Biles’s achievements go, perhaps those at the Tokyo Olympics have been her most impressive. British journalist Piers Morgan, whose mission in life appears to be rubbishing the mental health challenges of women of colour, described her withdrawal as “a joke” and “weakness”. Although USA Olympics and the International Olympic Committee came out in support of Biles, the …

Column: Simone Biles pulls out of women’s gymnastics final, lets world know it’s OK to not be OK
3 years, 4 months ago

Column: Simone Biles pulls out of women’s gymnastics final, lets world know it’s OK to not be OK

LA Times  

Her heart was in it, but her head was not. And when Simone Biles lost her bearings midair during a relatively simple vault in the first rotation of the women’s team competition, she knew the risks were too great for her to continue attempting to perform the dazzling skills she had always pulled off with an assurance that disguised their …

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 …

Australian gymnastics riddled with toxic culture, sexual abuse- investigation says
3 years, 7 months ago

Australian gymnastics riddled with toxic culture, sexual abuse- investigation says

The Hindu  

An independent review into gymnastics in Australia has heard evidence of a toxic culture that contributed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse of young athletes. Gymnastics Australia last August asked the Australian Human Rights Commission to examine the sport’s culture and practices following complaints from at least 20 former gymnasts, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalists, about physical and mental …

Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics
3 years, 7 months ago

Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — An independent review into gymnastics in Australia has received evidence of a toxic culture that contributed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse of young athletes. Gymnastics Australia last August asked the Australian Human Rights Commission to examine the sport’s culture and practices following complaints from at least 20 former gymnasts, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalists, about …

Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after abuse charges
3 years, 9 months ago

Ex-US Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after abuse charges

Al Jazeera  

A former United States Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar killed himself on Thursday, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train and then abusing them. The charges against Geddert had “very little to do” with Nassar, said Assistant Attorney General Danielle Hagaman-Clark. …

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others
3 years, 9 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 …

How the Larry Nassar scandal has affected others
4 years, 4 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 …

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