Lawsuits Claim USA Gymnastics Failed to Prevent Coach's Sexual Abuse | AI News Digest
Two former gymnasts have initiated legal action against USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, asserting that these entities neglected their responsibility to safeguard athletes from sexual misconduct by coach Sean Gardner at Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute in Iowa. The lawsuits contend that despite numerous complaints about Gardner's inappropriate conduct since December 2017, the organizations failed to take sufficient measures to ensure the athletes' safety. Gardner was arrested in August on federal charges related to child pornography and is accused of grooming and abusing young gymnasts. The plaintiffs, now in college, are seeking compensation for the physical and emotional trauma they experienced while training under Gardner. This case underscores the persistent issues surrounding athlete safety in competitive sports.
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