Sep 05 Inspector general reviewing FBI’s handling of Nassar sexual abuse allegations By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians, contacted the FBI about allegations made against Nassar in 2015 but agents failed to address the complaints. Continue reading
Sep 04 Kerry Perry resigns as president of USA Gymnastics amid fallout from Nassar scandal By Will Graves, Associated Press Perry repeatedly came under scrutiny by athletes who felt she was mishandling the fallout from the tumult surrounding disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. Continue reading
Aug 30 In Larry Nassar sex-assault case, NCAA exonerates Michigan State By Associated Press The NCAA has cleared Michigan State University of any rules violations in the Larry Nassar sexual-assault scandal, the school announced Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 23 Former Michigan State gymnastics coach charged in Larry Nassar case By David Eggert, Associated Press Kathie Klages, who resigned in 2017 after she was suspended for defending the now-imprisoned Nassar, is now the third person other than Nassar to face criminal charges in the case. Continue reading
Jun 29 Larry Nassar, ex-trainer charged with sex assault in Texas By David Warren, Associated Press Disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar and a former trainer were charged with sexual assault on Friday following an investigation involving an elite gymnastics center in Texas. Continue reading
Jun 19 120 Nassar victims urge Michigan State board to fire interim president By Alice Yin, Associated Press A letter signed by 120 sexual abuse victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar on Tuesday urged Michigan State University's governing board to oust interim president John Engler, saying he has reinforced a "culture of abuse" at the school. Continue reading
Jun 05 Former USA Gymnastics president refuses to answer questions about handling of Larry Nassar abuse case By Associated Press Steve Penny invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination six times before he was excused by the panel on Tuesday. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Lawmakers: Funding, urgency lacking in Olympic sexual abuse crisis By Eddie Pells, Associated Press Officials from several Olympic sports will testify in a House subcommittee hearing scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading
May 22 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Russia probe By Hannah Grabenstein, Dan Cooney, Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry Inside the world's worst humanitarian crisis, why we're seeing more mega rain storms and other stories we're reading now. Continue reading
May 16 Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500 million settlement By David Eggert, Ed White, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University on Wednesday announced a $500 million settlement with more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history. Continue reading