USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics Emerges from Bankruptcy with $380 Million Settlement for 500+ Nassar Survivors

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On December 13, 2021, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robyn Moberly confirmed a joint Plan of Reorganization providing a $380 million settlement for sexual abuse survivors and enabling USA Gymnastics to emerge from bankruptcy after three years of proceedings. Over 90% of the more than 500 victims voted in …

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Indianapolis Star Investigation Exposes Nassar Abuse After FBI Sat on Allegations for 14 Months

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On September 12, 2016, the Indianapolis Star published an investigation exposing Larry Nassar’s systematic sexual abuse of gymnasts, breaking the story that the FBI had failed to investigate for over a year. The newspaper investigation, led by reporters who uncovered the FBI’s …

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FBI Indianapolis Field Office Receives Nassar Allegations from USA Gymnastics, Fails to Open Investigation for 14 Months

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On July 28, 2015, officials in the FBI’s Indianapolis Field Office met with USA Gymnastics leadership who reported sexual abuse allegations against team doctor Larry Nassar from three young gymnasts. The FBI failed to formally document this meeting, failed to properly handle and document …

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