Aly Raisman is uninterested in ready to say what should be stated about U.S. gymnastics’ worst-ever scandal.
The six-time Olympic medalist ripped USA Gymnastics officers Saturday for his or her dealing with of the scandal involving Larry Nassar, who allegedly sexually abused dozens of gymnasts throughout his 29 years as U.S. ladies’s staff physician. In an interview with The Related Press following her induction into the USA Gymnastics Corridor of Fame, Raisman referred to as out the governing physique, which oversees the game on this nation, for failing to guard athletes or assist them heal.
“I really feel like there’s a number of articles about it, however no one has stated, ‘That is horrible, that is what we’re doing to alter,’ ” Raisman stated.
“What individuals don’t understand is that this physician was a health care provider for 29 years. Whether or not or not he did it to a gymnast, they nonetheless knew him. Even when he didn’t do it to you, it’s nonetheless the trauma and the nervousness of questioning what may have occurred. I feel that must be addressed. These ladies, they need to be snug going to USA Gymnastics and saying: ‘I need assistance, I need remedy. I want this.’ ”
Nasser, whom USA Gymnastics fired in 2015, presently is serving a jail sentence in Michigan for his conviction on baby pornography costs. He’s additionally awaiting trial for separate prison sexual assault costs, and no less than 125 ladies have sued him over comparable allegations.
One early plaintiff towards Nasser accuses USA Gymnastics officers of ignoring and concealing the abuse, one thing Raisman echoes.
USA Gymnastics has performed an unbiased evaluate of its insurance policies and adopted 70 child-welfare suggestions. The group stated in an announcement it welcomes Raisman’s perspective.
“We’re taking this concern head-on, and we need to work with Aly and all athletes to maintain athletes secure,” the assertion learn.
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