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LARRY NASSAR


3 days ago

Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract

Michigan State has fired Mel Tucker, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor.

Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Mel Tuckerโ€™s attorney says Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach after Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with an activist and rape survivor because he did not โ€œengage in unprofessional or unethical behaviorโ€ or violate his contract.

Larry Nassar survivor says Michigan State's latest mess shows it hasn't learned from past

Michigan State has stumbled from scandal to scandal, including the sexual abuse attacks by sports doctor Larry Nassar.

Suspended Michigan State coach calls harassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IX

Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker says allegations of sexual harassment against him are completely false.

SafeSport Center 'in potential crisis' according to panel's survey of Olympic system

A wide-ranging survey into the state of the U_S_ Olympic system leveled criticism at the U_S_ Center for SafeSport, with a draft analysis concluding that feedback collected about the 6-year-old agency โ€œpaints a picture of a center in potential crisis.โ€.

Larry Nassar survivors sue Michigan State over alleged 'secret decisions' on releasing documents

Women who were sexually assaulted by former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar have filed a lawsuit claiming school officials made โ€œsecret decisionsโ€ about releasing documents in the case.

Formed to combat Olympic sex abuse, SafeSport center is struggling 6 years after opening

Six years into its mission to remedy the sex-abuse crisis in Olympic sports, the U.S. Center for SafeSport is struggling.

Northwestern joins long list of American universities with a scandal in athletics

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse.

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

A prisoner suspected of stabbing Larry Nassar at a federal penitentiary in Florida said the disgraced former sports doctor provoked the attack by making a lewd comment while they were watching a Wimbledon tennis match.

Larry Nassar was stabbed in Florida prison cell, attack not seen by surveillance cameras, AP source says

Larry Nassar was stabbed in his cell at a federal penitentiary in Florida, out of view of surveillance cameras pointed at common areas and corridors.

Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?

The Karolyi Ranch, a sprawling 1,687-acre property north of Houston that was once the summer training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has a new owner with potentially different interests than gold medals.

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar stabbed by another inmate at federal prison

Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has been stabbed multiple times during an altercation with another inmate at a federal prison in Florida.

Records detail Jeffrey Epstein's last days and prison system's scramble after his suicide

Nearly four years after Jeffrey Epstein's death, thousands of pages of records obtained by The Associated Press are shedding new light on financierโ€™s time behind bars.

AP obtains records shedding new light on Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s jail suicide and frantic aftermath

The Associated Press has obtained more than 4,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s jail suicide from the federal Bureau of Prisons under the Freedom of Information Act.

Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics

The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation was created in 2019 to help protect athletes after the American sexual abuse scandal and it has now published its strategy to set new safeguarding standards with a view to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Feds outline new plan for inmates to pay victim restitution

The Justice Department is proposing changes to how it runs federal prisonersโ€™ deposit accounts in an effort to make sure victims are paid restitution, including from some high-profile inmates with large balances.

Michigan State U. leader, hired after Nassar scandal, quits

The president of Michigan State University says he is resigning, three years after he was hired in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal.

USA Curling: CEO prioritized athlete safety as head of NWSL

USA Curling says CEO Jeff Plush โ€œacted in accordance with prioritizing the safety of athletesโ€ during his tenure as leader of the National Womenโ€™s Soccer League.

More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader abuse suit

A lawsuit alleging the rampant sexual abuse of underage athletes at a competitive cheerleading gym in South Carolina has been amended to name six more coaches as defendants and three more accusers.

Judge asked to approve fund for U-Michigan doc's victims

Attorneys are asking a judge to approve creation of a settlement fund for sexual-assault victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor, a key step in a $490 million deal with more than 1,000 people.

Skepticism and hope as USA Gymnastics enters post-Nassar era

USA Gymnastics is attempting to take a major step forward as it enters the post-Larry Nassar era.

FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar

The FBI has reached out to attorneys representing Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar to begin settlement talks in the $1 billion claim they brought against the federal government.

Tensions sparking change in US Olympic world, but how much?

Changes are coming at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, sparked by frustration with years of flat revenue and what some portray as heavy-handed management in the wake of sex-abuse scandals that upended the movement in America.

Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal

The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists.

Sacramone Quinn, Memmel embrace new roles at USA Gymnastics

Two former star gymnasts are eager to lead USA Gymnastics into a new era.

Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor.

Olympian, Nassar victim Schwikert Moser on USA Gym board

Former Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert Moser is taking her advocacy for victims of sexual abuse within the sport to the front lines.

UCLA to pay record of nearly $700M in doctor abuse lawsuits

The University of California system has agreed to pay $375 million to more than 300 women who said they were sexually abused by a longtime UCLA gynecologist.

Mario Batali acquittal underscores perils of #MeToo cases

Legal experts and victimsโ€™ advocates say celebrity chef Mario Bataliโ€™s acquittal on sexual assault charges underscores the inherent difficulties of prosecuting such cases nearly five years into the #MeToo era.

USC settles case with men who say campus doctor abused them

The University of Southern California has settled a lawsuit with 80 former students โ€” mostly gay and bisexual men โ€” who accused a male doctor of sexual misconduct.

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar are seeking $10 million each from the FBI.

Snowboard abuse case exposes flaws in new reporting system

When former members of the U.S. snowboarding team sought help reporting sexual-abuse allegations against a longtime coach, they were met with conflicting information that left them unsure of where to turn.

UCLA settles gynecologist sex abuse suit for $243.6 million

A lawsuit alleging that a former UCLA gynecologist sexually abused hundreds of women has been settled for $243.6 million.

Suit alleging UCLA doctor sex abuse settled for over $100M

The University of California has agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle allegations that several hundred women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist.

Abuse victims see inequity in payouts at 2 Michigan schools

Two former University of Michigan football stars who stand to receive as much as $500,000 each through the schoolโ€™s sexual abuse settlement with more than 1,000 students say the per-victim payouts should be much higher.

EXPLAINER: How will U. of Michigan assault settlement work?

A $490 million deal to settle claims of sexual assault against a University of Michigan doctor will be handled in a similar way to the $500 million agreement worked out in 2018 by Michigan State University and the victims of Larry Nassar.

USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims

USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have reached a $380 million settlement with hundreds of victims of sexual abuse.

'Animalism': Blackhawks scandal raises culture questions

'Animalism': Blackhawks scandal raises culture questions

The former player at the heart of the Chicago Blackhawks assault scandal has come forward publicly.

Suits against Ohio State over sex abuse by doc are dismissed

Suits against Ohio State over sex abuse by doc are dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed some of the biggest unsettled lawsuits filed by men who say Ohio State University officials failed to stop decades-old sexual abuse by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss.

Biles tells Congress โ€˜enough is enoughโ€™ after gymnast abuse

Biles tells Congress โ€˜enough is enoughโ€™ after gymnast abuse

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has told Congress that the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a โ€œblind eyeโ€ to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassarโ€™s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women.

Justice Dept. bolsters monitoring of federal inmate accounts

Justice Dept. bolsters monitoring of federal inmate accounts

The Justice Department is directing the federal prison system implement new procedures to monitor government-run prison deposit accounts that have at times been used by inmates to shield themselves from paying debts and for suspicious or illegal activity.

Texans QBโ€™s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo

Texans QBโ€™s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo

Lawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson face a predicament: Defending their client means working to discredit the claims of 22 women who are more likely to be believed four years into the #MeToo movement.

No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

The U.S. womenโ€™s gymnastics team pulled off a successful stay at the Tokyo Olympics even with Simone Biles taking a step back to focus on her mental health.

Black women, across generations, heed Bilesโ€™ Olympic example

Black women, across generations, heed Bilesโ€™ Olympic example

Being a young Black woman in American life comes with its own built-in pressure to perform, and entails much more than meets the eye.

USOPC leader: 'Thrilled' Biles felt safe to make decision

USOPC leader: 'Thrilled' Biles felt safe to make decision

In a way, the massive upheaval that has upended the U.S. Olympic world over the past five years reached its crescendo in the moment Simone Biles shockingly called it a night during the gymnastics team finals.

Gymnastics team, tired of 'sexualization,' wears unitards

Gymnastics team, tired of 'sexualization,' wears unitards

The German womenโ€™s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.

At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Olympics begin

At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Olympics begin

About 100 of the 613 U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committeeโ€™s medical chief said hours before Friday nightโ€™s Opening Ceremony.

Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case

Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case

The FBI made significant errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and didnโ€™t treat the case with the โ€œutmost seriousness."

Simone's Showcase; Biles bidding for history in Tokyo

Simone's Showcase; Biles bidding for history in Tokyo

American star Simone Biles is ready for her Olympic encore.

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin

USA Gymnastics still finds itself trying to emerge from the Larry Nassar scandal as the U.S. Olympic Trials begin.

Athletes abused by late doctor demand U-Michigan probe

Athletes abused by late doctor demand U-Michigan probe

Former athletes are urging the University of Michiganโ€™s governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed by a late doctor and how the school failed to stop him during his decades on campus.

Swan song? Biles gearing up for one more Olympic ride

Swan song? Biles gearing up for one more Olympic ride

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is gearing up for one more turn in the spotlight.

Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics

Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics

An independent review into gymnastics in Australia has heard evidence of a toxic culture that contributed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse of young athletes.

Michigan attorney general ends campus probe tied to Nassar

Michigan attorney general ends campus probe tied to Nassar

(AP Photo/David Eggert, File)LANSING, Mich. โ€“ The investigation of Michigan State University's handling of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar is over because the university has refused to provide thousands of documents related to the scandal, Michiganโ€™s attorney general said Friday. Dana Nessel's announcement came after the university said it would not change its position that the documents are protected by attorney-client privilege. โ€œThe universityโ€™s refusal to voluntarily provide them closes the last door available to finish our investigation,โ€ Nessel, a Democrat, said. Nassar was a campus doctor who is now serving decades in prison for sexual assault and child pornography crimes. Former gymnastics coach Kathie Klages was convicted of lying to investigators when she said she didn't get complaints about Nassar.

USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit

USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit

The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused Tyndall, the college's longtime campus gynecologist, of sexual abuse, officials announced Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)LOS ANGELES โ€“ The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the collegeโ€™s longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, the victimsโ€™ lawyers and USC announced Thursday. Adโ€œI am deeply sorry for the pain experienced by these valued members of the USC community," USC President Carol L. Folt said in a statement. Separately, USC earlier agreed to pay $215 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that applies to about 18,000 women who were patients of Tyndallโ€™s. The individual payouts to those victims range from $2,500 to $250,000, and were given regardless of whether the women formally accused Tyndall of harassment or assault.

Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged

Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged

FILE - In this March 3, 2012, file photo, gymnastics coach John Geddert is seen at the American Cup gymnastics meet at Madison Square Garden in New York. Prosecutors in Michigan filed charges Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, against Geddert, a former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. "This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. Nessel earlier announced that Geddert was charged with a bushel of crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise. On his LinkedIn page, Geddert described himself as the โ€œmost decorated womenโ€™s gymnastics coach in Michigan gymnastics history.โ€ He said his Twistars teams won 130 club championships.

Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voice

Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voice

The social justice movement in college athletics has popped up in most unusual place: gymnastics. From UCLA to Pittsburgh, Black gymnasts and the programs they represent are using their platform to empower and uplift. Her experience at Arkansas was simply reflective of the culture at large in the sport at the time. From Pittsburgh to California, female gymnasts are using their platform to empower, educate and bring light to causes they believe in. โ€œPersonally I would say (gymnastics) is a predominantly white sport,โ€ Ward said.

Pilots say they, too, were molested by Univ. of Michigan doc

Pilots say they, too, were molested by Univ. of Michigan doc

Some pilots have emerged as victims of Anderson, a deceased doctor who worked for decades at the University of Michigan. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)DETROIT โ€“ A cargo pilot who regularly needed health checkups to keep his license contacted a University of Michigan doctor in 2000. He said Anderson told him to undress, put on a medical gown and get on a table, instead of simply checking the man's vision, hearing and heart. AdSince then, another category of victims has emerged: pilots in southeastern Michigan who needed physicals to get or maintain a license. There was no reason to cover this up.โ€In 2003, five years before his death, Anderson told the government that he was retiring because a stroke had greatly affected his right hand.

New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'

New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'

(Neon via AP)Hereโ€™s a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ€™ entertainment journalists of whatโ€™s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, โ€œClemencyโ€ was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. โ€œDoctor Sleep: The Directorโ€™s Cutโ€: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to โ€œThe Shiningโ€ was a little divisive upon release, which wasnโ€™t all that surprising. โ€” Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: Itโ€™s been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.

11 podcasts you should be listening to

11 podcasts you should be listening to

โ€œSpace Curiousโ€ was created to inspire everyone -- from those with a mild interest in space exploration to the space fanatics. In season two, youโ€™ll learn about Curtis Flowers, a man who has been tried six times for the same crime. Youโ€™ll learn about all of that. Podcasts, by the way, are really easy to access -- even if youโ€™re not very tech-savvy. You can typically go to the podcastโ€™s website (which are all linked above), hit โ€œplayโ€ on the episode of your choosing, and itโ€™s as simple as that.

Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year

Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year

Biles is the 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)Theyโ€™re called โ€œSimone Things,โ€ a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life. The greatest gymnast of all time and 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year only makes it seem that way. She is the first gymnast to be named AP Female Athlete of the Year twice and the first to do it in a non-Olympic year. Biles edged U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe in a vote by AP member sports editors and AP beat writers.

McKayla Maroney Says She's Ready to Talk About Recent Tragedies as She Returns to Instagram

McKayla Maroney Says She's Ready to Talk About Recent Tragedies as She Returns to Instagram

McKayla Maroney is ready to talk. "Missed u guys last few years a lots happened w the #MeToo movement, and losing my dad very unexpectedly," she wrote. In 2017, Maroney revealed she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was accused of abusing dozens of other women. Then, in January 2019, Maroney revealed on Twitter that her father, Mike Maroney, had died. RELATED CONTENT:Olympian McKayla Maroney Mourns Death of Father Mike at Age 59Chrissy Teigen Offers to Pay $100K Fine if McKayla Maroney Breaks Her NDA Against Larry NassarOlympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Alleges Sexual Abuse by Former Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar

First Woman to Accuse Larry Nassar Reveals How He Hid Abuse From Her Mother

First Woman to Accuse Larry Nassar Reveals How He Hid Abuse From Her Mother

Rachael Denhollander, the woman who first sounded the alarm on Dr. Larry Nassar sexually abusing child gymnasts, is sharing more details about her terrible experiences with the doctor in a new book. : My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics," Denhollander speaks candidly about how Nassar deftly hid his abuse of her from her own mother, who was in the room with Denhollander while the doctor examined her. Speaking to Inside Edition, Dehollander, a mother herself, recalled watching girl after girl, woman after woman, testify against Nassar at one of his trials, 156 in total. While Nassar apologized to his victims at his sentencing, Denhollander doesn't think he experiences any remorse for his actions. RELATED STORIESLarry Nassar Moved From Federal Prison After Being Attacked by Other Inmates: ReportThousands Raised for Dad Who Lunged at Larry Nassar Will Go to CharityFather of Larry Nassar Victims Lunges at Disgraced Doctor in Court

Michigan State University fined record $4.5M in Nassar scandal

Michigan State University fined record $4.5M in Nassar scandal

(CNN) - Michigan State University has been fined a record $4.5 million in connection to the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said. "What transpired at Michigan State was abhorrent, inexcusable, and a total and complete failure to follow the law and protect students," DeVos said in a statement on Thursday. "Michigan State will now pay for its failures and will be required to make meaningful changes to how it handles Title IX cases moving forward. The fine stems from Michigan State University's "systemic failure to protect students from sexual abuse," the Department of Education said in a release. The record fine came as part of a federal investigation into Michigan State's failure to stop Nassar's decades of child sexual abuse.

'I felt alone,' says gymnast after her perfect 10 went viral

'I felt alone,' says gymnast after her perfect 10 went viral

(CNN) - Earlier this year Katelyn Ohashi shot to fame when a video of her perfect 10 floor routine for UCLA gymnastics went viral, amassing over 118 million views online. The Seattle native is regularly stopped in the street by people wanting pictures, but the "perfect 10 girl's" sudden fame has had it downsides. "I feel like, a lot of times, I've felt alone when I was going through all this stuff," Ohashi told CNN Sport's Patrick Snell. After her surgery there was no guarantee Ohashi would be able to participate in gymnastics at all, let alone competitively. Due to the strenuous demands placed on them by gymnastics, Ohashi and some of her fellow gymnasts were driven to eating disorders.

Biles to USA Gymnastics: 'You had one job and you couldn't protect us'

Biles to USA Gymnastics: 'You had one job and you couldn't protect us'

- Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles spoke to reporters Wednesday about her struggle to continue practicing her sport for an organization that did not protect her -- and many others -- from Larry Nassar's abuse. You literally had one job and you couldn't protect us," she said of USA Gymnastics. Biles spoke to reporters after a training session in Kansas City, Missouri, ahead of the United States Gymnastics Championships. In January, Biles announced on Twitter that she was one of the many athletes sexually abused by the disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor. "We at USA Gymnastics have made a lot of progress in strengthening our athlete safety measures and putting our athletes first, but we know we have more to do," Li Li Leung, the president and chief executive of USA Gymnastics, told CNN.

Larry Nassar's former boss at MSU gets jail time

Larry Nassar's former boss at MSU gets jail time

(CNN) - A former Michigan State University dean has been sentenced to a year in jail over accusations he harassed female students and failed to properly oversee Larry Nassar, the disgraced associate professor and physician. The sentences, handed down by Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Joyce Draganchuk, are to be served concurrently. The charges against Strampel stemmed from his own actions as dean from 2002 to 2017, as well as his failure to properly oversee Nassar, according to court documents. While he was convicted of some charges in June, he was acquitted of a felony second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. In Nassar's court cases, scores of his accusers told heart-wrenching stories of his abuse, and several blamed MSU for dismissing their complaints and failing to stop him.

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