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"Justice Department Close to $100M Settlement with Larry Nassar Victims"
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DOJ Nears $100 Million Settlement with Larry Nassar Victims Over FBI Failures
The Justice Department is in the final stages of negotiating a settlement with attorneys representing 100 victims of Larry Nassar, the former U.S. gymnastics team doctor, over FBI misconduct in investigating abuse allegations. The potential deal could involve tens of millions of dollars to resolve claims that the FBI failed to properly investigate Nassar's abuse. The settlement, if finalized, would address tort claims filed against the DOJ and FBI in 2022 by athletes and patients, including high-profile figures like Simone Biles and Aly Raisman. The FBI's failure to act on reports of Nassar's behavior allowed him to abuse more girls and women, leading to a push for damages totaling around $1 billion. Nassar is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for his crimes.
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