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Settlement approved former USC gynecologist George Tyndall

A judge approved a $215 million settlement against the former gynecologist. The settlement also calls for university change.

Dr. George Tyndall, 72, confers with his attorney Andrew Flier during an arraignment at Los Angeles Superior court, Monday, July 1, 12019, in Los Angeles. The former longtime gynecologist at the University of Southern California is charged with sexually assaulting 16 women at the student health center. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

The settlement, approved Friday, will allow payouts between $2,500 and $250,000 to be made to victims. It also calls for the appointment of an external consultant and a women’s health advocate at USC.