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Sex offender Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison

July 10, 2023 World Justice News 0

Former US national gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was stabbed multiple times in prison on Sunday during a fight with another inmate, the BBC’s US partner CBS News reports. Nassar, 59, was sentenced to up […]

FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds

July 14, 2021 World Justice News 0

The FBI disregarded allegations about a prolific USA Gymnastics child abuser and later made serious errors in the investigation, a watchdog has found. The long-awaited report gave a scathing assessment of the FBI’s investigation into […]

John Geddert: Ex-US Olympics coach found dead after sex assault charges

February 26, 2021 World Justice News 0

A former US Olympics gymnastics coach has killed himself hours after he was charged with sexual assault and human trafficking, officials say. Michigan’s attorney general confirmed the death of John Geddert, hours after outlining 24 […]

Former Michigan dean guilty of neglect in handling of Nassar

June 12, 2019 zoshinuk 0

By DAVID EGGERT LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A former dean who had oversight of now-imprisoned sports doctor Larry Nassar at Michigan State University was found guilty Wednesday of neglect of duty and misconduct in office […]

Larry Nassar case: Michigan State University head John Engler resigns

January 17, 2019 World Justice News 0

The interim president of Michigan State University has resigned after he said victims of a major sex abuse scandal were “enjoying” the attention. John Engler, who was appointed a year ago, said gymnasts who were […]

USA Gymnastics files for bankruptcy in order to support sexual abuse survivors

December 6, 2018 World Justice News 0

USA Gymnastics has filed for bankruptcy so it can “expeditiously resolve” claims by athletes sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar In January, Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in jail after […]

William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar charged

March 28, 2018 World Justice News 0

A former Michigan State University dean who oversaw USA Gymnastics abuser Larry Nassar has himself been arrested for alleged criminal sexual misconduct. William Strampel is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct and of storing nude photos […]

Larry Nassar jailed for another 40 to 125 years

February 5, 2018 World Justice News 0

Disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar has been jailed for another 40 to 125 years for molesting young gymnasts. Nassar already faced a lifetime in jail for two prior sentences for sexually abusing girls at USA […]

Larry Nassar attacked by Randall Margraves

Larry Nassar: Father of victim lunges at disgraced US doctor in court

February 2, 2018 World Justice News 0

A father whose three daughters were abused by disgraced US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has tried to attack him in a Michigan courtroom. Randall Margraves had to be restrained by three court security officers. Before […]

Larry Nassar case: USA Gymnastics doctor ‘abused 265 girls’

January 31, 2018 World Justice News 0

The number of known sexual abuse victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has grown to 265, a Michigan judge has said. At least 65 victims are set to confront Nassar in court this […]

Australia

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

October 26, 2026 0

A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite – the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol. Andre McKechnie argued […]

Human Rights

Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

October 16, 2026 0

A pastor and his wife have been arrested in South Africa after 200 people, some in chains, were found held at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre in the north-eastern part of the country. The facility, […]

Human Rights

UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

October 15, 2026 0

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if the east African country’s government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, […]