Topic: Usa Gymnastics

Reports indicate that the FBI was notified of sexual abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar as early as July 2015, yet he was not publicly exposed for another 14 months. During this delay, Nassar continued to see young female athletes at Michigan State University, leading to hundreds of additional accusations of assault.

The sentencing of former sports doctor Larry Nassar reveals decades of sexual abuse within the MSU and USA Gymnastics programs. The discussion focuses on the complicity of female coaches and trainers, such as Kathy Klages, who reportedly discouraged victims from filing complaints. It is noted that MSU continued to bill victims' families for appointments during which the assaults occurred.

Olympic medalist Mikayla Maroney is suing USA Gymnastics, alleging the organization used a $1.25 million settlement and a non-disclosure agreement to silence her regarding abuse by team doctor Larry Nassar. Maroney's attorney claims the organization prioritized its reputation over the well-being of the athletes. Nassar is currently imprisoned following hundreds of similar allegations.

Olympic gold medalist Allie Raisman came forward on 60 Minutes to detail sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Over 130 women have accused Nassar of abuse occurring under the guise of medical treatment over a 20-year period. Nassar is currently jailed on child pornography charges while the culture of USA Gymnastics faces intense scrutiny for failing to protect athletes.

The Indianapolis Star broke a major story detailing how USA Gymnastics failed to act on sexual misconduct complaints involving over 50 coaches between 1996 and 2006. Reporter Marissa Kwiatkowski explains that the organization, which governs the Olympic team, kept these files private rather than notifying parents or authorities. The organization is criticized for being a "money-grubbing" entity that prioritized its image over athlete safety.