The New York Times – Sports:
The plaintiffs say Lawrence Nassar abused them after the bureau failed to act. The suits come after the Justice Department declined to prosecute the agents accused of bungling the inquiry.
Category: Sex Crimes
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Johnny Depp’s Win in Court Could Embolden Others, Lawyers Say
The New York Times – Film:
The actor’s victory against his ex-wife Amber Heard in one of the highest profile defamation cases to go to trial could inspire others to try their luck with juries.
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Kevin Spacey to Face Sexual Assault Charges in Britain
The New York Times – Film:
The actor said in a statement to “Good Morning America” that he will seek to prove his innocence against the charges.
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Justice Dept. Won’t Prosecute Ex-F.B.I. Agents Accused of Mishandling Nassar Case
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision ends a review the department initiated in October, months after its inspector general issued a scathing report that sharply criticized the F.B.I.’s handling of the case.
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Kevin Spacey Facing Sexual Assault Charges in Britain
The New York Times – Film:
British prosecutors said that they had authorized criminal charges against Mr. Spacey, 62, for four counts of sexual assault against three men.
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Lawsuit Accusing Bill Cosby of Sexual Assault Heads to Trial
The New York Times – Film:
A civil suit accusing Mr. Cosby of assaulting a teenager in the 1970s, which he denies, will be the first to head to court since his criminal conviction was overturned last year.
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Jury Awards Man $10 Million by School District After Coach’s Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
Alex Harrison sued his school district for negligence after his high school tennis coach molested him. The case landed him back at the courthouse where he’d first told his story years earlier.
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MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los Angeles had declined to charge him criminally.
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Larry Nassar Abuse Case: 13 Victims Seek $10 Million Each From F.B.I.
The New York Times – Sports:
A lawyer for the athletes said the F.B.I. mishandled reports and evidence that could have prevented Lawrence G. Nassar, who is now in prison, from abusing others.