USA Gymnastics’ recent bankruptcy filing put an immediate stop to litigation brought by sexual-abuse victims of Larry Nassar, frustrating some who hoped those lawsuits would provide answers, accountability and closure, the Wall Street Journal reported. But bankruptcy could, in the long run, make it easier for victims to receive compensation. Legal experts say that the process opens the door for more people to file claims, amplifying victims’ voices and giving them more leverage to demand funds. The embattled sports governing body filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in Indianapolis on Wednesday, as it faced law-enforcement investigations and lawsuits filed by more than 300 women and girls, including former Olympic gymnasts. They said that the organization failed to protect them from Nassar, the U.S. national team’s longtime doctor.
