USA Gymnastics agrees to $425 million settlement for sexual abuse survivors
Doctor Larry Nassar abused more than 300 girls and young women USA Gymnastics has agreed to a $425 million settlement for survivors of sexual abuse by doctor Larry Nassar. During the 18-years Nassar was the US women’s national gymnastics doctor, he abused more than 300 girls and young women. In 2018, Nassar was sentenced to […]
4 years ago
Simone Biles points to historic abuse from coach in retweet attacking critics
It comes after she withdrew from two events to focus on her mental health. Gymnast Simone Biles has retweeted a message suggesting that she is still struggling with trauma relating to historic abuse from a former coach. This week, Biles withdrew from both the women’s team gymnastics event and the individual all-round contest, citing struggles […]
5 years ago
Father who attacked Larry Nassar in courtroom will not face any punishment
A father whose three daughters were abused by disgraced US gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will escape punishment for attacking Nassar in the courtroom. Randall Margraves said he was a “distraught father” and cursed at Nassar, he then asked for some time alone with Nassar as part of the sentencing. When the judge said that this […]
8 years ago