DOJ reaches $138.7 million settlement with survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse
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MSNBC— The Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with survivors of Larry Nassar's abuse for failing to properly investigate complaints about his conduct early on. The settlement applies to 139 claims against the FBI, and it follows internal probes that found a host of errors in the agency's response to allegations about the disgraced U.S. gymnastics team's doctor. "These allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset," acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C....
KSNT News—DOJ reaches $138.7 million settlement with Larry Nassar victims. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a $138.7 million settlement with the more than 100 assault survivors of disgraced Olympic Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar over allegations the department failed to investigate sexual assault accusations against him.
NBC News—Larry Nassar's victims reach $138.7 million settlement over botched FBI probe. The Department of Justice agreed to pay more than $138 million to victims of disgraced sports physician Larry Nassar and apologized for the FBI failing to act on warnings about the convicted sex abuser, officials said Tuesday. The "FBI failed to conduct an adequate investigation of Nassar’s conduct," Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin Mizer said in announcing the $138.7 million settlement. “For decades, Lawrence Nassar abused his position, betraying the trust of those under his care and...
Washington Post—Justice Department settles with Larry Nassar victims for $138.7 million. The agreement resolves 139 claims brought over failures to investigate allegations that could have brought the former USA gymnastics doctor to justice sooner.