The Justice Department confirmed that a letter purportedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar is fake, with handwriting that does not match Epstein's, and emphasized that the document's release does not imply any factual allegations. The letter, which briefly linked Epstein to President Trump, was postmarked after Epstein's death and is part of a larger release of files related to Epstein's case.
The Department of Justice confirmed that a letter purportedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar discussing a love of young women and referencing Donald Trump is fake, emphasizing that the document is not genuine and highlighting ongoing questions about Epstein's death and connections to high-profile individuals.
Bela Karolyi, a renowned gymnastics coach who, along with his wife Márta, transformed USA Gymnastics into a global powerhouse, has died at 82. The Karolyis, who defected from Romania in 1981, coached numerous Olympic champions, including Mary Lou Retton and Simone Biles. Their legacy is marred by the scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse. Despite the controversy, many gymnasts remember Karolyi for his influence and encouragement in their careers.
The U.S. Department of Justice is finalizing a $100 million settlement with around 100 victims of Larry Nassar, a former gymnastics doctor and serial rapist, due to the FBI's failure to act on allegations of sexual assault. The FBI's inaction allowed Nassar to continue abusing dozens of girls for over a year after the agency was informed of the allegations. The settlement highlights the FBI's disgraceful neglect in the case, despite having the power and resources to stop Nassar.
The US Justice Department is set to pay around $100m to settle claims with approximately 100 survivors who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar, following an internal investigation that found FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations more than a year before Nassar's arrest. The settlement stems from a 15-month period when FBI agents had knowledge of allegations against Nassar but took no action. The survivors include decorated Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and McKayla Maroney, and the settlement follows previous agreements by Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to compensate Nassar's victims.
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a preliminary $100 million settlement with approximately 100 survivors of sexual assault by former sports doctor Larry Nassar, following claims that FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations against him. The settlement, which has not been finalized, stems from a 15-month period during which FBI agents had knowledge of the allegations but took no action. Nassar, who is serving prison time for assaulting female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts, under the guise of treatment, continued his assaults until his arrest in 2016. The survivors include prominent Olympians Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, and McKayla Maroney.
The Justice Department is in advanced talks to settle with victims of Larry Nassar, with the expected amount close to $100 million, following findings that the FBI mishandled complaints about Nassar. More than 100 women sought over $1 billion for the FBI's failure. Nassar, who pleaded guilty to abusing patients and possessing child abuse images, is serving up to 175 years in prison. Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics have previously reached settlements with Nassar's victims.
The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly set to pay around $100 million to settle claims with approximately 100 individuals who were sexually assaulted by former sports doctor Larry Nassar. The settlement stems from a period when FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations against Nassar, with survivors including prominent Olympic gymnasts. The deal, not yet finalized, follows an internal investigation confirming FBI errors, and comes after Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee reached substantial settlements with Nassar's survivors.
The United States government is close to finalizing a settlement with about 100 victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar, resolving claims that the FBI failed to properly investigate allegations of abuse. The settlement, which could total nearly $1 billion, comes after a Department of Justice inspector general report found that the FBI mishandled the Nassar case. This potential settlement would likely resolve the victims' claims against the federal government, and follows previous settlements with Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.
The Justice Department is in advanced talks to settle with victims of Larry Nassar, with a potential settlement amount close to $100 million, following findings that the FBI mishandled the case. More than 100 women sought over $1 billion collectively for the FBI's failure to stop Nassar, who pleaded guilty to abusing patients and possessing child sex abuse images. Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics previously reached settlements with Nassar's victims.
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.
The United States Justice Department has reportedly agreed to pay around 100 victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar approximately $100 million for the FBI's failure to properly investigate reports of Nassar's sexual assaults against top gymnasts. This potential settlement would bring the total amount of settlements in the legal cases against Nassar to nearly $1 billion. The claimants in the settlement include former Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, and Maggie Nichols, who testified about the FBI's failures at a Senate hearing. This follows previous settlements of $380 million with USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee in 2021 and $500 million with Michigan State University in 2018.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the release of long-withheld documents related to the sexual abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar, giving them to Michigan's attorney general. The university had previously claimed attorney-client privilege as the reason for withholding the documents. The release comes after years of lobbying by survivors and their allies, and Attorney General Dana Nessel closed an investigation into MSU due to their refusal to release the documents. Former Attorney General Bill Schuette and current Attorney General Nessel both welcomed the decision, with Schuette calling it an important step towards an open and transparent review of MSU's actions.
Survivors of sexual assault by former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar have filed a lawsuit alleging that the university made "secret decisions" regarding the release of documents related to the case. The survivors claim that the university refused to provide over 6,000 documents to the state attorney general's office for an investigation into Nassar's actions and withheld emails about the board of trustees' decision-making. The lawsuit seeks accountability rather than monetary compensation, and aims to compel the university to comply with the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act. Michigan State has faced criticism for its handling of the Nassar investigation and its treatment of survivors.
A prisoner, Shane McMillan, who is suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida, claimed that Nassar provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match on TV. McMillan, who has a history of violent offenses, attacked Nassar in his cell with a makeshift weapon before being pulled off by other inmates. Nassar, the disgraced former sports doctor, is serving a prison sentence for sexually abusing athletes. The incident highlights ongoing problems with violence and staffing shortages in the federal Bureau of Prisons.
