DOJ offers to begin settlement discussions with sexual assault victims of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Nassar
By Evan Perez, Manu Raju and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNNUpdated: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:50:45 GMTSource: CNNThe Justice Department has offered to begin settlement discussions with 13 sexual assault victims of
By Evan Perez, Manu Raju and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNNUpdated: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:50:45 GMT
Source: CNN
The Justice Department has offered to begin settlement discussions with 13 sexual assault victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, lawmakers and two people briefed on the matter tell CNN.
The gymnasts have filed claims against the government over the its negligence in their investigation. The FBI recently sent a letter, reviewed by CNN, to attorneys representing the victims who filed claims under the Federal Torts Claims Act, which allows individuals to sue the US government for negligence.
"We are reviewing these claims and are interested in considering all options to reaching a resolution, including settlement discussions," the letter said in part. "Please let us know if your clients are interested in trying to resolve this matter administratively."
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