Victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar will receive a massive $138.7 million payout from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) due to the FBI’s failure to investigate allegations against Nassar. Nassar sexually assaulted hundreds of athletes, including Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and McKayla Maroney, leading to multiple sentences totaling over hundreds of years in prison. This settlement is the third major payout for Nassar’s victims, bringing the total to over $1 billion since the 2016 USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. The settlement is still being finalized, and no money has been paid out at this time.
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The U.S. Justice Department has settled claims with more than 100 victims of sexual assault by former sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was able to continue abusing patients due to FBI mishandling of allegations. Combined with other settlements, $1 billion has now been set aside to compensate victims. Nassar is serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts. The Justice Department has acknowledged its failure to intervene, despite FBI agents having knowledge of allegations for over a year. FBI Director Wray has apologized for the agency’s failures. Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have also settled claims related to Nassar’s abuse.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. This settlement brings the total amount set aside by various organizations to compensate victims of Nassar’s assaults to $1 billion. Nassar, a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor, is currently serving multiple decades in prison for assaulting young female athletes. The settlement acknowledges the FBI’s failure to take action despite having knowledge of the allegations, adding to the accountability efforts in the wake of the scandal.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who alleged that the FBI mishandled sexual assault accusations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. This settlement is part of a larger $1 billion compensation package for hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by Nassar, who was a sports doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with victims of convicted sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was allowed to sexually abuse young athletes for years due to the FBI’s mishandling of assault allegations. This settlement, along with previous ones, brings the total compensation paid to Nassar’s victims to $1 billion.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement of $138.7 million with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. This settlement is part of a larger $1 billion compensation fund established by various organizations to compensate victims of Nassar’s abuse. Nassar, a former sports doctor at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, is currently serving multiple decades in prison for assaulting young female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts. The Justice Department acknowledged its failure to intervene in Nassar’s misconduct, as FBI agents allegedly had knowledge of the allegations but failed to take action. The settlement acknowledges the harm caused by the FBI’s negligence and aims to provide support to the victims in their healing process.
FBI Settlement with Nassar Victims Reaches $138.7 Million, Bringing Total Compensation to $1 Billion
The US Justice Department has announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar. Nassar’s victims accused the FBI of mishandling allegations against him in 2015 and 2016, allowing him to continue his abuse. Combined with other settlements, a total of $1 billion has been set aside to compensate victims. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray apologized for the mishandling, while Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer expressed hope that the settlements will aid the victims’ healing.
The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay $138.7 million to over 100 victims of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. The settlement stems from the FBI’s mishandling of sexual assault allegations against Nassar in 2015 and 2016, which allowed him to continue abusing patients for a year. Nassar is currently serving multiple prison sentences for assaulting female athletes, including decorated Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and McKayla Maroney. The settlement is part of a larger $1 billion in compensation set aside by various organizations for victims of Nassar’s abuse. Michigan State University, where Nassar worked, and USA Gymnastics have also agreed to multi-million dollar settlements.
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with victims of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse scandal, resolving their claims against the FBI for failing to properly investigate the allegations. The settlement provides compensation and support to victims who suffered from Nassar’s abuse.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who alleged that the FBI mishandled sexual assault accusations against Larry Nassar. The settlement forms part of a larger compensation package of approximately $1 billion that various organizations have set aside for hundreds of women who have accused Nassar of assault under the guise of treating sports injuries. Nassar, a former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics team doctor, is currently serving multiple decades in prison for abusing female athletes, including renowned Olympic gymnasts.