Topic: Larry Nassar

Gymnast Simone Biles has become the spokesperson for Cerebral, a mental health app providing online prescriptions and counseling. The discussion touches on her history with the Larry Nassar abuse scandal and her recent struggles with the "twisties." Concerns are raised about the "pill-pusher" nature of tele-health apps that deliver medications like ADHD drugs directly to consumers' doors.

More than 90 women and girls abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have filed claims against the FBI for over $1 billion. The claimants allege the agency had credible evidence of Nassar's abuse as early as 2015 but failed to investigate, allowing him to victimize dozens more people for another year. The FBI has six months to settle the claims before a federal lawsuit can proceed.

Simone Biles and other elite gymnasts testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the FBI's failure to investigate sexual abuse allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015. The testimony revealed that FBI agents lied to investigators and falsified reports to cover up their negligence. FBI Director Christopher Wray issued an apology, but victims continue to demand criminal charges for the agents involved.

A Department of Justice Inspector General report found that the FBI mishandled sex abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. The report details how senior officials in the Indianapolis field office were slow to respond to accusations first brought forward in 2015. Survivors, including Jessica Howard, have publicly criticized the bureau's failure to act on solid evidence, leading to calls for the indictment of specific agents involved in the cover-up.

Michigan State University reached a $500 million settlement with 332 survivors of sexual abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar. The discussion focuses on how public institutions manage massive payouts and the lack of individual accountability for the officials who allowed the abuse to persist for decades.

Reports indicate that the FBI was notified of sexual abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar as early as July 2015, yet he was not publicly exposed for another 14 months. During this delay, Nassar continued to see young female athletes at Michigan State University, leading to hundreds of additional accusations of assault.

Rosanna Arquette claimed that female talent agents told her to remain silent about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior in the 1990s. Meanwhile, the sentencing of Larry Nassar at Michigan State University has sparked a broader investigation into how 17 officials, including psychologists and coaches, failed to report his abuse. The discussion touched on the psychological cycles of abuse and the systemic failures that allowed Nassar to operate for decades.

The sentencing of former sports doctor Larry Nassar reveals decades of sexual abuse within the MSU and USA Gymnastics programs. The discussion focuses on the complicity of female coaches and trainers, such as Kathy Klages, who reportedly discouraged victims from filing complaints. It is noted that MSU continued to bill victims' families for appointments during which the assaults occurred.

Olympic medalist Mikayla Maroney is suing USA Gymnastics, alleging the organization used a $1.25 million settlement and a non-disclosure agreement to silence her regarding abuse by team doctor Larry Nassar. Maroney's attorney claims the organization prioritized its reputation over the well-being of the athletes. Nassar is currently imprisoned following hundreds of similar allegations.

Olympic gold medalist Allie Raisman came forward on 60 Minutes to detail sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Over 130 women have accused Nassar of abuse occurring under the guise of medical treatment over a 20-year period. Nassar is currently jailed on child pornography charges while the culture of USA Gymnastics faces intense scrutiny for failing to protect athletes.