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USA Gymnastics

35 reports indexed, newest first.

July 2023

  1. Nassar stabbed by another inmate in federal prison

    Nassar was stabbed multiple times by another inmate at a federal prison in Florida and was hospitalized in stable condition.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, FloridaReported by CNN

April 2022

  1. Texas prosecutors drop evidence-tampering charge against ex-USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny

    Walker County, Texas prosecutors dismissed the tampering charge against Steve Penny over documents removed from the Karolyi Ranch, citing insufficient evidence. Penny had pleaded not guilty.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, TexasReported by ESPN

December 2021

  1. Nassar survivors reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and USOPC

    A bankruptcy judge approved a $380 million settlement among USA Gymnastics, the USOPC, their insurers and hundreds of survivors, ending the bankruptcy case.

    Settlement Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by The New York Times

February 2021

  1. Former Olympic coach John Geddert charged, then dies by suicide

    Michigan's attorney general charged Geddert with human trafficking, sexual assault and other crimes; he was found dead hours later.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by The Detroit News

January 2020

  1. USA Gymnastics settlement proposal includes Twistars and Geddert contributions

    A proposed USA Gymnastics bankruptcy settlement with Nassar survivors included added payments from Twistars and the Gedderts; survivors did not accept the initial plan.

    Settlement Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Lansing State Journal

  2. Police search home and gym of coach John Geddert

    Investigators searched the home and former gym of Geddert, the 2012 Olympic women's coach who worked closely with Nassar.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by ESPN / Associated Press

April 2019

  1. Twistars gymnastics club settles Nassar lawsuits for $2.1 million

    The Michigan gym owned by former Olympic coach John Geddert, where Nassar treated athletes, agreed to a $2.1 million settlement with survivors.

    Settlement Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by ESPN

December 2018

  1. USA Gymnastics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

    USA Gymnastics filed for bankruptcy protection in Indianapolis, pausing hundreds of lawsuits from Nassar survivors and the USOC decertification process.

    Lawsuit filed Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by ESPN

October 2018

  1. Former USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny arrested on evidence tampering charge

    Penny was arrested on a Texas indictment accusing him of removing documents from the Karolyi Ranch related to the Nassar investigation.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, TexasReported by Houston Chronicle

September 2018

  1. Judge denies Nassar's request for a new sentencing hearing

    An Eaton County judge rejected Nassar's bid for resentencing and a new judge, which argued his sentences were tainted by bias.

    Verdict Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by MLive

  2. USA Gymnastics CEO Kerry Perry resigns after nine months

    Kerry Perry resigned as USA Gymnastics president and CEO under pressure from the U.S. Olympic Committee and survivors, who criticized her handling of the organization's recovery from the Nassar scandal.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Fortune

August 2018

  1. Olympians Kyla Ross and Madison Kocian say Nassar abused them

    Two members of U.S. Olympic teams said publicly that they were also among Nassar's victims.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Time

June 2018

  1. Former USA Gymnastics chief Steve Penny invokes the Fifth before Senate panel

    At a Senate subcommittee hearing on the Nassar case, Penny declined to answer questions, while Lou Anna Simon and other officials testified.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, District of ColumbiaReported by The Washington Post

February 2018

  1. Nassar sentenced to 40 to 125 years in Eaton County

    Judge Janice Cunningham imposed a third prison sentence on Nassar for abuse at the Twistars gym, concluding his criminal cases.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Lansing State Journal

January 2018

  1. Entire USA Gymnastics board agrees to resign after USOC demand

    The remaining USA Gymnastics directors agreed to step down after the U.S. Olympic Committee threatened to decertify the organization.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by The Independent

  2. Top USA Gymnastics board members resign

    USA Gymnastics' chairman, vice chairman and treasurer resigned amid mounting criticism during Nassar's sentencing hearing.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Time

  3. Olympian Jordyn Wieber says she was also abused by Nassar

    Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Wieber disclosed in court during the sentencing hearing that Nassar had abused her.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by CNN

  4. USA Gymnastics cuts ties with Karolyi Ranch training center

    USA Gymnastics ended its agreement to use the Karolyi Ranch in Texas as the national team training center, where athletes said Nassar abused them.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, TexasReported by Houston Chronicle

  5. Simone Biles says she was abused by Nassar

    Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles said she was among the athletes abused by Nassar and called for accountability from USA Gymnastics.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by The Daily Telegraph

  6. Maggie Nichols says she was first to report Nassar to USA Gymnastics

    Elite gymnast Maggie Nichols revealed she was the athlete whose 2015 report first alerted USA Gymnastics to Nassar, and said she was discouraged from speaking out.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Sports Illustrated

December 2017

  1. Maroney lawsuit says USA Gymnastics used a confidentiality deal to silence her

    McKayla Maroney sued USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympic Committee and Michigan State, alleging a 2016 settlement with a nondisclosure clause was used to keep her abuse quiet.

    Lawsuit filed Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Los Angeles Times

  2. Nassar sentenced to 60 years in federal prison on child pornography counts

    A federal judge sentenced Nassar to the maximum 60 years in prison on the child pornography charges, to be served before any state sentences.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Lansing State Journal

November 2017

  1. Nassar pleads guilty to three more sexual assault counts in Eaton County

    Nassar pleaded guilty to three additional counts in Eaton County related to abuse at the Twistars gymnastics club.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by NBC News

  2. Gabby Douglas says she was also abused by Nassar

    Olympic all-around champion Gabby Douglas said she too had been abused by the national team doctor.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by The New York Times

  3. Olympic captain Aly Raisman says she was abused by Nassar

    Two-time Olympic team captain Aly Raisman said publicly that Nassar abused her and criticized USA Gymnastics' response.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by CBS News

October 2017

  1. Olympic champion McKayla Maroney says Nassar abused her

    Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney said in a #MeToo post that Nassar abused her for years, beginning when she was on the national team.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by The New York Times

July 2017

  1. Nassar pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges

    Nassar pleaded guilty in federal court in Grand Rapids to three child pornography counts as part of a plea agreement.

    Conviction Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by NPR

March 2017

  1. USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny resigns

    Steve Penny resigned as president and CEO of USA Gymnastics under pressure from the U.S. Olympic Committee over the organization's handling of abuse complaints.

    Policy change Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Indianapolis Star

  2. Judge orders release of USA Gymnastics sexual misconduct complaint files

    A judge granted the IndyStar's request to unseal USA Gymnastics files on complaints against coaches, showing how the organization handled years of allegations.

    Lawsuit filed Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by USA Today / Indianapolis Star

February 2017

  1. Former national team gymnasts describe Nassar abuse on 60 Minutes

    Former U.S. national team gymnasts, including Olympian Jamie Dantzscher, publicly alleged on 60 Minutes that Nassar abused them and that the national team environment enabled it.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by CBS News

December 2016

  1. Nassar indicted on federal child pornography charges

    A federal grand jury in Michigan indicted Nassar on charges of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse images, after agents seized material from his home.

    Criminal charges Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by U.S. Attorney's Office, W.D. Michigan

  2. IndyStar finds 368 gymnasts alleged sexual abuse over 20 years

    A follow-up IndyStar investigation documented allegations from at least 368 gymnasts against coaches and other adults across the U.S. gymnastics system over two decades.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Indianapolis Star

September 2016

  1. More women come forward with abuse allegations against Nassar

    Additional former patients, including athletes treated at Michigan State, came forward alleging abuse by Nassar. Police and the university opened investigations.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, MichiganReported by Michigan Public

  2. Former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar accused of sexual abuse by two gymnasts

    Former gymnast Rachael Denhollander and an unnamed Olympic medalist accused longtime national team physician Larry Nassar of sexually abusing them during treatments. Nassar denied wrongdoing.

    Allegation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Indianapolis Star

August 2016

  1. IndyStar investigation finds USA Gymnastics failed to report abuse complaints against coaches

    An Indianapolis Star investigation reported that USA Gymnastics routinely failed to alert authorities to sexual misconduct complaints against coaches. The series prompted the first public accusations against team doctor Larry Nassar.

    Investigation Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics and Michigan StateUnited States, IndianaReported by Indianapolis Star