The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday it reached a nearly $139 million settlement with the victims of Larry Nassar over the FBI’s alleged failure when it investigated the sexual abuse allegations made by gymnasts he treated.

Nassar has been convicted of sexually abusing several female gymnasts while serving as a sports doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. A July 2021 report from the FBI’s inspector general detailed the bureau’s failings in the case, which were condemned by many of Nassar’s victims — including famous Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.

“For decades, Lawrence Nassar abused his position, betraying the trust of those under his care and medical supervision while skirting accountability,” acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer said in a statement on Tuesday.

“These allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset. While these settlements won’t undo the harm Nassar inflicted, our hope is that they will help give the victims of his crimes some of the critical support they need to continue healing,” the statement continued.

The DOJ says 139 administrative claims have been resolved with the settlement, for a total of $138.7 million being paid out to victims. The damning 2021 report from the inspector general found multiple failings from the FBI and its Indianapolis agents.

The Department of Justice is the latest to reach a settlement with Nassar’s victims over allegations that claims made about him were buried or botched.

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Michigan State University reached a $500 million settlement with hundreds of victims in 2018, while USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee reached a $380 million settlement with victims in 2021.

Among Nassar’s victims were Olympic gold medalists Biles, McKayla Maroney, and Aly Raisman.