DOJ agrees to settlement with Nassar victims
The Department of Justice will pay 139 victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar a combined $138.7 million after agreeing to a settlement over the FBI's handling of the case.
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DOJ settles with Larry Nassar abuse victims
The Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar. The civil settlement stems from allegations that the FBI failed to properly investigate sexual abuse claims against Nassar. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Justice Department reaches settlement with Larry Nassar victims
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
Larry Nassar abuse victims settlement
The U.S. government may be close to an agreement to settle with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. The settlement would account for the FBI's failure to properly investigate allegations against him. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
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FBI seeks to settle claims brought by victims of Larry Nassar
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Nassar victims plan to file claim
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Nassar abuse victims reach $380 million settlement
In addition to the payment, the organizations have also committed to safety reforms for future athletes.
Larry Nassar victims reach $380 million settlement
USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee agreed to give an additional $380 million to the sex abuse victims of Larry Nassar. The victims include gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.
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DOJ reviewing FBI investigation into Nassar
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Star gymnasts testify on FBI mishandling of Nassar case
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Simone Biles on "crisis of abuse" in sports
Decorated Olympian Simone Biles was one of several top gymnasts who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about how officials failed to protect young athletes from abuse by former doctor Larry Nassar, who is now in prison. Watch her full statement.
Gymnasts testify about Larry Nassar abuse
Some of gymnastics' biggest stars testified on Capitol Hill about former USA team doctor Larry Nassar, who has been accused of sexually abusing hundreds of gymnasts on Team USA and at the University of Michigan. The Senate is looking into why the FBI failed to immediately investigate the claims against Nassar. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the gymnasts' testimony, and CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the hearing.
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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York court
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