Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims [Video]

The United States government and victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar are close to finalizing a deal that will resolve claims by abuse victims that the FBI failed to properly investigate allegations of wrongdoing against the doctor, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.

The final dollar amount is not yet completely finalized as discussions between the parties could continue, CBS News has learned.

If a settlement is reached, it will be paid out by the Justice Department to about 100 of Nassar’s victims, including superstar Olympian Simone Biles and fellow gold medalists Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.

The Justice Department, FBI, and attorneys for some of the victims declined to comment.

News of a potential settlement was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.

A Department of Justice inspector general reportreleased in July 2021 found that the FBI learned Nassar had been accused of molesting gymnasts in 2015, but failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target people …