FBI seeks to settle claims brought by victims of Larry Nassar
The victims brought claims against the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him.
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The victims brought claims against the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first received allegations against him.
Survivors of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar plan to file a claim against the FBI accusing it of mishandling allegations against the convicted sex abuser. Nancy Chen has more.
The NCAA has reportedly opened an investigation into Michigan State University's handling of the Larry Nassar case, the gymnastics doctor has been accused of sexual abuse by more than 120 women and girls. More women and girls spoke at his sentencing Tuesday.
In addition to the payment, the organizations have also committed to safety reforms for future athletes.
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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Some of the biggest names in the NFL were back on the field this weekend. Meanwhile, U.S. Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Suni Lee says she and her friends were pepper-sprayed in a racist attack. And South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is inspiring other Black female leaders in the NCAA. CBS News special correspondent and host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL" James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports.
The Justice Department is reviewing its decision not to prosecute two former FBI agents accused of lying about the investigation into disgraced gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told a Senate committee yesterday that new information had emerged. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joined CBSN to discuss the investigation.
Simone Biles and three other USA gymnasts gave emotional testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, claiming that the FBI turned a "blind eye" to their reports of sexual abuse against disgraced doctor Larry Nassar. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more from the hearing and the latest news on Capitol Hill.
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.
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.
It's her last chance to take part in the 2020 Games. She pulled out of the other individual finals she qualified for, citing mental health issues.
On Thursday, Jade Carey will compete for gold — as a replacement for Simone Biles, who withdrew to focus on her mental health.
Star gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the women's gymnastics team final Tuesday, citing mental health reasons. This comes weeks after tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open. Dr. Brandi Jackson, psychiatrist and co-founder of The Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her insight.
The team ended up earning a silver medal, ending their bid for a third straight Olympic title.
"I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn't affect me but damn sometimes it's hard," Biles said after making several errors during qualifiers.
The FBI made a series of critical errors in its handling of sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, who sexually abused female athletes for years, the Department of Justice's inspector general said in a scathing report released Wednesday. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
The reigning world and Olympic champion secured one of two automatic spots on the team at the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic trials over the weekend, finishing with a score of 118.098.
In 2017, the gold medalist spoke to 60 Minutes about the trials -- and triumphs -- of her gymnastics career.
In 2017, the attorney who sued USA Gymnastics for failing to protect female athletes told 60 Minutes he believed every Olympic team since 1996 had members abused by Dr. Lawrence Nassar.
More than 250 women and girls say they were abused by former Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. Two senators and 18 Olympians called on Scott Blackmun, the CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, to resign after allegations he mishandled reports of Nassar's abuse. Committee chairman Larry Probst defended Blackmun Thursday night.
Former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar will spend the rest of his life in prison. More than 250 women and girls, including Olympic gymnasts, accused him of sexual abuse. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell spoke to seven parents who say the nightmare is not over yet.