Grand jury investigating USC gynecologist accused of sexually abusing hundreds of patients

Los Angeles County prosecutors have convened a grand jury to hear evidence about Dr. George Tyndall, the USC gynecologist accused of sexually abusing hundreds of patients during three decades at a campus health clinic, according to two sources familiar with the case.

In October, USC announced it would pay $215 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Tyndall's patients, the first in what is expected to be a wave of payouts stemming from case. read more »

USA Gymnastics files for bankruptcy in wake of Larry Nassar scandal

USA Gymnastics is turning to bankruptcy in an effort to ensure its survival. The embattled organization filed a bankruptcy petition on Wednesday as it attempts to reach settlements in the dozens of sex-abuse lawsuits it faces and to forestall its potential demise at the hands of the US Olympic Committee. read more »

Gynecologist was convicted of violating patients, and got away with no jail time. Now 17 more women have come forward to accuse him of sexual assault

On Tuesday, 17 women came forward with claims that they were sexually abused by a Manhattan gynecologist who was convicted of violating patients two years ago.

The women, all but one of whom remained anonymous, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against hospitals and clinics affiliated with Columbia University, claiming staff were aware of former doctor Robert Hadden's alleged abuse for decades before he was charged in 2014. read more »

USA Gymnastics Bankruptcy May Leave Sex-Abuse Victims Unpaid

The organization filed for Chapter 11 status in the Southern District of Indiana on Wednesday with estimated total assets and liabilities of $50 million to $100 million, according to a court filing. USAG aims to continue operating while it settles the victims’ claims, which it says are covered by insurance previously purchased by the organization, according to a statement. read more »