DOJ to Pay Larry Nassar Assault Victims $100 Million
If finalized, the total amount of liability payouts to Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse victims will be nearly $1 billion.
If finalized, the total amount of liability payouts to Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse victims will be nearly $1 billion.
An appellate judge said statements made by Lou Anna Simon during interviews about Larry Nassar were “immaterial to the prosecution’s sham investigation.”
Michigan State University will pay $4.5 million for its systemic failure to address sexual abuse.
William Strampel was also accused of sexually harassing his medical students while he was the Dean of Osteopathic Medicine at MSU.
Interim President John Engler made comments about the victims of Larry Nassar, saying they are “enjoying their time in the spotlight.”
Lou Anna Simon, who is the third ex-MSU employee to be charged in connecton with the Nassar case, is facing two felony and two misdemeanor counts.
A new lawsuit has been filed by a former student, claiming Larry Nassar drugged, raped and impregnated her and MSU helped cover it up.
The MSU settlement included a provision to stop Michigan Legislature from passing three Nassar-related reforms on sexual assault.
The settlement includes $425 million paid to current claimants and $75 million set aside should additional lawsuits be filed against MSU.
An investigation by Michigan lawmakers determined the university destroyed Nassar victims’ medical records and improperly investigated a Title IX complaint against him.