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 sports medicine doctor at USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. The settlement will cover claims brought among others by Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, who were among Nassar’s most high-profile sexual abuse victims. As part of the agreement, USA Gymnastics and the Olympic Committee also agreed to designate some of their board seats to survivors and to implement other new policies aimed at protecting athletes from future abuse.

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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  

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  

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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” …

Larry Nassar, US doctor who abused athletes, stabbed in prison
1 year, 5 months ago

Larry Nassar, US doctor who abused athletes, stabbed in prison

Al Jazeera  

Disgraced doctor convicted of sexual abuse is stabbed multiple times but is reportedly in stable condition. Larry Nassar, a disgraced doctor who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts in the United States, has been stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida, US media outlets report. “The inmate was transported by to a local hospital …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Judge OKs $73-million payout to victims of alleged sexual abuse by UCLA gynecologist
3 years, 5 months ago

Judge OKs $73-million payout to victims of alleged sexual abuse by UCLA gynecologist

LA Times  

A federal judge Monday gave final approval to a $73-million settlement of a lawsuit alleging that some 6,000 women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist. The 2019 class-action suit involved allegations that, from 1983 to 2018, Dr. James Heaps groped women, simulated intercourse with an ultrasound probe or made inappropriate comments during examinations at the UCLA student health …

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 …

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 …

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 …

USOPC suing insurers for holding up Nassar scandal settlement talks
4 years, 2 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, 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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