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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 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.

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with 139 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. This settlement brings the total compensation to $1 billion for hundreds of women who claim to have been assaulted by Nassar under the guise of medical treatment. FBI agents in Indianapolis and Los Angeles failed to act upon the allegations, allowing Nassar to continue abusing victims. Michigan State University, where Nassar worked, and USA Gymnastics have also reached settlements totaling $500 million and $380 million, respectively.

Yolande Trueman fears for Chelsea Fox’s safety as she notices suspicious behavior involving Pastor Clayton. Having suffered abuse from the pastor, Yolande warns Chelsea, causing Patrick Trueman to become concerned. Meanwhile, Pastor Clayton continues to intimidate Yolande, leading to a dangerous incident that forces her to confront her trauma. Additionally, Anna Knight defies her family by reaching out to her imprisoned grandfather, Eddie, while a surprise visitor arrives at The Vic for Johnny Carter.

A 54-year-old Lyft driver was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 20-year-old man she picked up in Oklahoma City. The suspect, Andre Hunter, faces multiple charges including rape, robbery, kidnapping, and forcible sodomy. Hunter allegedly restrained the victim in the backseat of her car and forced her to drive to a park, where he assaulted her multiple times. After the assault, Hunter drove the victim to a neighborhood in Northeast Oklahoma City and dropped her off at a church. Police were able to track down Hunter using the victim’s phone, which was still in her car. Hunter was arrested at Langston University and booked into the Oklahoma County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond.

Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) is concerned for family friend Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) in upcoming EastEnders episodes when she learns that Chelsea is alone with sex offender Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler).

Yolande recently revealed that she had been sexually assaulted by the pastor, who had been making inappropriate advances towards her. However, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), her partner, is still unaware of her ordeal.

Desperate to protect Chelsea, Yolande rushes over to her home and orders her to leave. Fellow churchgoer Levi (Mark Akintimehin) questions her actions, but Chelsea encourages Denise and Patrick to look after Yolande.

Later, Yolande’s actions cause a fire, sparking further concerns for her safety.

Female performers should be able to engage with their audience without fear of groping, unwanted touching, cat-calling and harassment, the band said in a statement after frontwoman Karla Chubb was sexually assaulted for the second time on their current tour.