Settlements totaling $1 billion for Nassar survivors' compensation

The Associated Press April 23, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: The U.S. Justice Department settled with over 100 people for $138.7 million over mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar. Combined with other settlements, $1 billion has been allocated to compensate hundreds of women. FBI's inaction allowed Nassar to continue abusing victims. Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics, and the U.S. Olympic Committee settled for $880 million. Survivors, including Olympians, received apologies for the failures. Accountability was long overdue.

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