Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco says the DOJ is conducting a new review into its decision to not bring charges against agents who failed to investigate allegations of sex abuse by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
that highlighted the abuses and how agents initially on the case appear to have mishandled the athletes' allegations.
"I can inform the committee today that the recently confirmed assistant attorney general for the criminal division [Kenneth Polite] is currently reviewing this matter, including new information that has come to light," Monaco said."In light of that review, I think you'll understand, Mr.
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