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May 17, 2018

Michigan State to Settle Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse Lawsuit for $500M
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Back in the United States, Michigan State University has reached a
half-billion-dollar deal to settle a case brought by 332 women who were
sexually assaulted by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry
Nassar-many of them as children. It's believed to be the largest-ever
settlement of its kind. Earlier this year, Nassar was sentenced to
multiple prison terms of up to 175 years for sexually abusing athletes
over decades. In January, ESPN reported that Michigan State
administrators failed to turn over documents to federal Title IX
investigators that outlined sexual assault charges by Larry Nassar.


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