Larry Nassar’s reign of terror prolonged to Aly Raisman, the Olympic gymnast alleges in a brand new ebook.
Raisman is the newest in a disturbingly lengthy line of United States feminine gymnasts who’ve accused the disgraced physician of inappropriate actions. In an interview with “60 Minutes” that can air Sunday, a clearly agitated Raisman spoke out towards not solely Nassar however the surroundings created by USA Gymnastics.
“Why are we why didn’t the ladies communicate up (earlier)?” she mentioned within the interview. “Why not have a look at what in regards to the tradition? What did USA Gymnastics do, and Larry Nassar do, to govern these ladies a lot that they’re so afraid to talk up?”
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The primary public accusations towards Nassar got here a bit of greater than a yr in the past, and greater than 130 ladies have filed fits accusing Nassar of sexual assault. He finally was arrested on little one pornography fees and pleaded responsible. He’s in jail awaiting sentencing.
Nevertheless, Nassar additionally faces a handful of different legal fees stemming from the accusations. Increasingly more ladies have lately spoken out towards him, together with one other Olympic gymnastics star, McKayla Maroney.
The Indianapolis Star reported in August of 2016 that higher-ups at USA Gymnastics didn’t alert authorities of the sexual abuse allegations.
