The U.S. Justice Department has announced a significant $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016. This critical time gap allowed Nassar to continue his predatory behavior before his eventual arrest.
Combined with previous settlements, a total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who were victims of Nassar's assaults under the guise of medical treatment for sports injuries. Nassar, a former sports doctor at Michigan State University and team doctor for USA Gymnastics, is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for his crimes against female athletes, including prominent Olympic gymnasts.
