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Larry Nassar victims strike $138m deal with justice department over FBI’s bungling of assault case

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The US Justice Department has agreed a settlement of over $138m with over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, following the FBI’s mishandling of multiple allegations of sexual assault against the disgraced sports doctor.

In combination with other settlements, roughly $1bn now has been set aside by various organisations to – described by authorities as a “monster” – assaulted them under the guise

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