An FBI agent accused of failing to properly investigate USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nasser has been fired by the FBI.
Former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar listens during the sentencing phase in Eaton County Circuit Court on Jan. 31, 2018, in Charlotte, Mich.WASHINGTON — An FBI agent accused of failing to properly investigate USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been fired by the agency, NBC News has confirmed.released in July criticized Langeman and his boss, agent in charge Jay Abbott, for their handling of the case.
When the report was released this summer, Langeman was no longer acting as an FBI agent, federal law enforcement sources said. An agent cannot be fired while an inspector general investigation is pending, and the probe lasted three years. Abbott retired several years ago.to abusing 10 of the more than 265 women and girls who have come forward to say they were molested. He is serving up to 175 years in prison.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday is holding a hearing about the FBI's handling of the Nassar case featuring testimony from Olympic gymnastsFBI Director Christopher Wray, who was not leading the agency during the Nassar investigation, and Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz are also expected to testify.
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