FBI Neglect in Larry Nassar Scandal Leads to $100M Settlement for Abuse Survivors
TL;DR
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.
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