FBI's Handling of Child Sexual Abuse Tips

The Justice Department's watchdog found continued shortcomings in FBI's handling of child sexual abuse tips, failing to report to local authorities in nearly half the cases. FBI's response acknowledged the compliance issues and vowed to correct them. Despite changes post-Nassar scandal, FBI still falls short in reporting and sharing tips. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin called FBI's actions shameful and announced a hearing on the matter.

FBI mishandling of child sex abuse allegations

FBI failed to properly address child sex abuse allegations, leading to a settlement of $138.7 million for mishandling reports against Larry Nassar.

Settlement with U.S. Justice Department for Larry Nassar Victims

The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar. An internal investigation found that FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations more than a year before Nassar's arrest in 2016. Nassar, a former doctor for Michigan State University athletics and USA Gymnastics, is serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes under the guise of treatment.