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Survivors of abuse by Larry Nassar target FBI for mishandling their case

Thirteen girls and women plan to sue the FBI for its failure to act on reports of abuse by the former gymnastics doctor.
Former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar appears in court for his final sentencing phase in Eaton County Circuit Court on February 5, 2018 in Charlotte, Michigan.
Updated April 21, 2022 at 1:23 PM ET

Lawyers for 13 girls and women who survived sexual abuse by former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have notified the FBI they intend to sue over its failure to act on reports of his misconduct.

"They left us at the disposal of a predator," said

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