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Gymnasts sexually assaulted | The US government will pay 138 million to Larry Nassar’s victims
(Detroit) The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with 139 people who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and…
The US government will compensate gymnasts who were victims of sexual assault
The US Department of Justice will pay around $100 million to around 100 gymnasts sexually assaulted by former national team doctor Larry Nassar to end charges against police, the Wall…
Gymnasts sexually assaulted | Ex-athlete therapist Larry Nassar stabbed in prison
(Washington) Ex-athletic therapist Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually assaulting multiple gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times during a fight involving another inmate at a federal prison in Florida. Posted…
Gymnasts repeat plea for help from federal government
Seven months after first asking the federal government to launch an independent investigation to shed light on the toxic climate in their sport, more than 500 active and retired gymnasts…
Physical, psychological and sexual abuse issues: ‘Difficult and disappointing’ that gymnasts weren’t heard
Quebecer Alexandra Landry finds it “very difficult and disappointing” that the first call for help from Canadian gymnasts addressed to the federal Minister of Sport, Pascale St-Onge, seven months ago,…
the unbeatable French triathletes, Vigier in gold and three tanned gymnasts… What to remember from the 4th day
The fourth day of the European Championships in Munich (Germany), Sunday August 14, allowed French athletes to win 12 new medals. The Blues won two new titles, in triathlon and…
Abuse allegations | Funding frozen for Gymnastics Canada, after letter from gymnasts
Canada’s Minister of Sport, Pascale St-Onge, immediately freezes funding for Gymnastics Canada, until the federation registers with the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner. Updated yesterday at 10:28 p.m. Lori…
Canadian gymnasts call for funding freeze for their sport
More than 500 Canadian gymnasts are calling on Canada’s Minister of Sport to freeze funding to their national sport organization. In a public letter Thursday to Minister Pascale St-Onge —…
Canadian gymnasts call for funding freeze for their sport
More than 500 Canadian gymnasts are calling on Canada’s Minister of Sport to freeze funding to their national sport organization. In a public letter Thursday to Minister Pascale St-Onge —…
Abuse allegations | Canadian gymnasts call for funding freeze for their sport
More than 500 Canadian gymnasts are calling on Canada’s Minister of Sport to freeze funding to their national sport organization. Posted at 8:36 Lori Ewing The Canadian Press In a…
Hundreds of gymnasts, including Simone Biles, suing the FBI for US$1 billion
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and more than 90 other American gymnasts sued the FBI on Wednesday for $1 billion, accused of “negligence” in the sex abuse scandal committed by…
Larry Nassar case | Gymnasts threaten to sue FBI for $1 billion
(Detroit) Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other gymnasts who allege she was sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are suing the FBI for more than $1 billion, lawyers…
Abuse of athletes | Gymnasts angry at not being part of the discussion
Gymnasts have aired their anger at not being heard at an emergency meeting ordered by Canada’s sports minister over the abuse of athletes. Posted yesterday at 7:49 p.m. Lori Ewing…
Canadian gymnasts demand investigation for abusive practices
More than 70 Canadian gymnasts are calling for an investigation into what they say is a toxic culture and abusive practices in their sport at home. In a letter to…
Simone Biles and gymnasts victims of sexual assault get record sum
It is a story that has deeply marked the world of sport in the United States. Former US women’s gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has been convicted of repeated sexual…