Justice Dept. Nears Settlement Over F.B.I.’s Failure to Investigate Larry Nassar

The Justice Department is nearing a $100 million settlement over its initial failure to investigate Lawrence G. Nassar, the former U.S.A. Gymnastics team doctor convicted of sexually abusing girls under his care, according to people familiar with the situation.The deal, which could be announced in coming weeks, would bring an end to one of the last major cases stemming from a horrific sports scandal, with around 100 victims in line to receive compensation.It comes two and a half years after senior F.B.I. officials publicly admitted that agents had failed to take quick action when U.S….