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. The move comes two weeks after the Justice Department chose not to prosecute two FBI investigators, despite an internal watchdog report that found the agents failed to properly respond to reports of Nassar’s abuse in 2015, leaving him to assault at least 70 more young athletes. Former University of Michigan gymnast Samantha Roy said: “If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been stopped before he ever had the chance to abuse hundreds of girls, including me.” The Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics told local FBI agents in 2015 that three gymnasts said they were assaulted by Nassar, a team doctor who also worked as a sports doctor at Michigan State University. The inspector general’s report also accused the FBI agent in charge of the Indianapolis field office, W Jay Abbott, of reportedly lying to “minimise errors” in the FBI’s response and of violating policy by discussing job opportunities with a US Olympic Committee official.

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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  

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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: 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  

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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, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
2 years, 6 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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, 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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

McKayla Maroney reveals horror question from FBI about her abuse
3 years, 3 months ago

McKayla Maroney reveals horror question from FBI about her abuse

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 Former Olympic gymnast McKayla …

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, 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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, 8 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, 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 …

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