USA Gymnastics is fighting to keep the bronze medal awarded to Jordan Chiles in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics after a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) panel ruled against an appeal, saying it was filed too late. The organization says it will continue to pursue every legal avenue to ensure Chiles receives the proper medal.
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.
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.
