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Ethics agency to better protect gymnasts for LA Olympics

The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation was created in 2019 to help protect athletes after the American sexual abuse scandal and it has now published its strategy to set new safeguarding standards with a view to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Twitter users hammer NYT for linking Michigan State shooting to school’s past sex abuse scandal: ‘Disgusting'

Critics on Twitter ripped into a New York Times report on the Michigan State University shooting that focused mostly on the school's history of sex abuse scandals.

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Feds outline new plan for inmates to pay victim restitution

The Justice Department is proposing changes to how it runs federal prisoners’ deposit accounts in an effort to make sure victims are paid restitution, including from some high-profile inmates with large balances.

Michigan State University names Teresa Woodruff interim president, conducting search for full-time president

Michigan State University has named Lisa Woodruff, the former chief academic officer, to be the interim president. She was voted in unanimously by trustees.

foxnews.com

Samuel Stanley Jr., president of Michigan State University, announces resignation

Samuel Stanley Jr. said he has lost confidence in the school’s governing board and can no longer serve.

chicagotribune.com

Michigan State U. leader, hired after Nassar scandal, quits

The president of Michigan State University says he is resigning, three years after he was hired in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal.

USA Curling: CEO prioritized athlete safety as head of NWSL

USA Curling says CEO Jeff Plush “acted in accordance with prioritizing the safety of athletes” during his tenure as leader of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Victims share what Larry Nassar did to them under the guise of medical treatment

Larry Nassar practiced osteopathic manipulative medicine. But the prosecutor in his sexual abuse trial says he penetrated patients with his finger.

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More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader abuse suit

A lawsuit alleging the rampant sexual abuse of underage athletes at a competitive cheerleading gym in South Carolina has been amended to name six more coaches as defendants and three more accusers.

Judge asked to approve fund for U-Michigan doc's victims

Attorneys are asking a judge to approve creation of a settlement fund for sexual-assault victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor, a key step in a $490 million deal with more than 1,000 people.

Federal lawsuit alleges cheerleaders were sexually abused by coaches in South Carolina, including one who recently killed himself

The lawsuit alleges abuse by Scott Foster and others affiliated with Rockstar gyms. It suggests there could be up to 100 more survivors of the abuse.

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Skepticism and hope as USA Gymnastics enters post-Nassar era

USA Gymnastics is attempting to take a major step forward as it enters the post-Larry Nassar era.

U.S. prison officials resist making inmates pay court-ordered victim fees

The Bureau of Prisons uses tens of millions of dollars from a system of prisoner accounts and commissary purchases to pay for hundreds of staff positions.

washingtonpost.com

FBI open to settling claims by gymnasts abused by Nassar

The FBI has reached out to attorneys representing Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar to begin settlement talks in the $1 billion claim they brought against the federal government.

FBI seeks to settle lawsuits over bungled Larry Nassar investigation

A lawyer for the FBI recently reached out to attorneys for gymnasts and other accusers of the disgraced doctor to initiate settlement talks, people familiar with the situation said.

washingtonpost.com

How Do You Sue The FBI?

A person may file a lawsuit against the FBI through the Federal Tort Claims Act when they feel the entity missed a crime it could have stopped.

newsy.com

Tensions sparking change in US Olympic world, but how much?

Changes are coming at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, sparked by frustration with years of flat revenue and what some portray as heavy-handed management in the wake of sex-abuse scandals that upended the movement in America.

Larry Nassar Loses Final Appeal In Sex Assault Scandal

58-year-old Nassar pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting over 150 young gymnasts and other athletes and will spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Larry Nassar Loses Final Appeal In Sex Assault Scandal

58-year-old Nassar pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting over 150 young gymnasts and other athletes and will spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal

Nassar's attorneys said he was treated unfairly in 2018 and deserved a new hearing, based on vengeful remarks by a judge.

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Larry Nassar loses last appeal in sexual assault scandal

The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a final appeal from sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to decades in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts, including Olympic medalists.

Sacramone Quinn, Memmel embrace new roles at USA Gymnastics

Two former star gymnasts are eager to lead USA Gymnastics into a new era.

Simone Biles, Other Women Seek Over $1B From FBI Over Nassar

In remarks to Congress last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged major mistakes.

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Simone Biles and other Olympic gymnasts will sue the FBI over Larry Nassar

There's no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year.

npr.org

Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor.

Olympian, Nassar victim Schwikert Moser on USA Gym board

Former Olympic gymnast Tasha Schwikert Moser is taking her advocacy for victims of sexual abuse within the sport to the front lines.

DOJ has decided not to charge the FBI agents who mishandled the Larry Nassar case

The Deputy Attorney General told Congress last year that prosecutors would review new evidence about FBI failures in the investigation of Larry Nassar.

npr.org

Justice Dept. won’t charge FBI agents accused of botching Nassar case

The FBI agents accused of bungling the probe of sex abuse by former US Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar will not be charged with a crime, the Justice Department has decided after reviewing additional evidence.

washingtonpost.com

UCLA to pay record of nearly $700M in doctor abuse lawsuits

The University of California system has agreed to pay $375 million to more than 300 women who said they were sexually abused by a longtime UCLA gynecologist.

Mario Batali acquittal underscores perils of #MeToo cases

Legal experts and victims’ advocates say celebrity chef Mario Batali’s acquittal on sexual assault charges underscores the inherent difficulties of prosecuting such cases nearly five years into the #MeToo era.

USC settles case with men who say campus doctor abused them

The University of Southern California has settled a lawsuit with 80 former students — mostly gay and bisexual men — who accused a male doctor of sexual misconduct.

13 Larry Nassar victims seeking $10 million each from FBI over bungled investigation

"This was not a case involving fake 20 dollar bills or tax cheats," one attorney said. "These were allegations of a serial rapist who was known to the FBI as the Olympic U.S. doctor with unfettered access to young women."

cbsnews.com

Nassar's Victims Seeking $130M From FBI Over Bungled Probe

The Justice Department’s inspector general found last year that the FBI made fundamental errors when it became aware of allegations against Nassar.

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Nassar's Victims Seeking $130M From FBI Over Bungled Probe

The Justice Department’s inspector general found last year that the FBI made fundamental errors when it became aware of allegations against Nassar.

newsy.com

13 Nassar victims seeking $130M from FBI over bungled probe

Thirteen sexual assault victims of Larry Nassar are seeking $10 million each from the FBI.

Snowboard abuse case exposes flaws in new reporting system

When former members of the U.S. snowboarding team sought help reporting sexual-abuse allegations against a longtime coach, they were met with conflicting information that left them unsure of where to turn.

UCLA settles gynecologist sex abuse suit for $243.6 million

A lawsuit alleging that a former UCLA gynecologist sexually abused hundreds of women has been settled for $243.6 million.

Suit alleging UCLA doctor sex abuse settled for over $100M

The University of California has agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle allegations that several hundred women were sexually abused by a former UCLA gynecologist.

Abuse victims see inequity in payouts at 2 Michigan schools

Two former University of Michigan football stars who stand to receive as much as $500,000 each through the school’s sexual abuse settlement with more than 1,000 students say the per-victim payouts should be much higher.

EXPLAINER: How will U. of Michigan assault settlement work?

A $490 million deal to settle claims of sexual assault against a University of Michigan doctor will be handled in a similar way to the $500 million agreement worked out in 2018 by Michigan State University and the victims of Larry Nassar.

U. of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over sexual abuse by a former sports doctor

The University of Michigan has agreed to a settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually assaulted by Dr. Robert Anderson at the school during his nearly four-decade career.

npr.org

Former Michigan State officials get convictions and charges tossed

The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of the former Michigan State University gymnastics coach, and dismissed charges against the school's former president.

npr.org

Larry Nassar abuse victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee

In addition to the payment, the organizations have also committed to safety reforms for future athletes.

cbsnews.com

Larry Nassar abuse victims reach $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee

In addition to the payment, the organizations have also committed to safety reforms for future athletes.

cbsnews.com

USA Gymnastics, USOPC Reach $380M Settlement With Sexual Abuse Victims

The fight for substantive change within the sport's national governing body is just beginning.

newsy.com

Nassar abuse survivors reach $380 million deal with USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee

The two groups and their insurers agreed to a monetary payout and reforms to prevent future abuse in a major settlement with hundreds of gymnasts abused by the former U.S. team doctor

npr.org

USA Gymnastics, USOPC reach $380M settlement with victims

USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee have reached a $380 million settlement with hundreds of victims of sexual abuse.

The Michigan school shooting suspect's parents have hired high-powered attorneys to defend themselves, but their son has a public defender

James and Jennifer Crumbley have hired a lawyer who once represented Larry Nassar. Meanwhile, their son was appointed a public defender.

news.yahoo.com

'Animalism': Blackhawks scandal raises culture questions

The former player at the heart of the Chicago Blackhawks assault scandal has come forward publicly.

R. Kelly's YouTube channels removed after conviction

It comes after the singer was found guilty of sex trafficking last month.

bbc.co.uk

Justice Department reviews decision not to prosecute FBI agents in Larry Nassar case

The Justice Department said it is reviewing an earlier decision to decline prosecution against two former FBI agents embroiled in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse cases after new information has emerged.

cbsnews.com

The FBI mishandled Larry Nassar's case. Now the DOJ is focusing on victim support

The Justice Department on Friday outlined a broad new push to support crime victims, including coordinating with state and local authorities in cases where federal charges won't be brought.

npr.org

Simone Biles Says She Wasn't Going To Let Larry Nassar Take Her Joy Away

"It was too much," Biles said of enduring years of media coverage of disgraced former team doctor Larry Nassar. "But I was not going to let him take something I've worked for since I was 6 years old."

npr.org

Suits against Ohio State over sex abuse by doc are dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed some of the biggest unsettled lawsuits filed by men who say Ohio State University officials failed to stop decades-old sexual abuse by now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss.

Aly Raisman on FBI's mishandling ​of Nassar investigation: "We want answers"

Aly Raisman testified before senators on Wednesday about the sexual abuse she suffered by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.

cbsnews.com

Watch Live: Police hold press conference on missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito

Florida police have said her fiance, Brian Laundrie, is a person of interest.

cbsnews.com

Eye Opener: U.S. gymnasts say FBI failed to protect them from sexual abuse

Multiple gymnasts give searing testimony about how the FBI and USA Gymnastics handled the Larry Nassar case. Also, SpaceX makes history with its latest launch. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

news.yahoo.com

Gymnasts Say The FBI Mishandled Nassar Abuse Allegations

An IG report says one of many failures was due to confusion whether the Indianapolis office had venue since Nassar's abuse took place in other places.

newsy.com

Simone Biles named one of Time's "100 Most Influential People" as she takes a stand against a system that perpetrated abuse

Simone Biles was recognized as one of Time's most influential people of the year for being a "shining example" of strength.

cbsnews.com

U.S. gymnasts testify about abuse by Larry Nassar: "We have been failed"

Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on the FBI's mishandling of the investigation into Nassar.

cbsnews.com

Biles tells Congress ‘enough is enough’ after gymnast abuse

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has told Congress that the FBI and gymnastics officials turned a “blind eye” to USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of her and hundreds of other women.

Watch Live: Gymnasts Testify At Hearing On FBI's Handling Of Larry Nassar's Case

Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are among those appearing at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. A July report found the FBI failed to properly investigate charges against the former USA Gymnastics doctor.

npr.org

FBI fires agent who failed to properly investigate USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar

FBI Director Christopher Wray is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

cbsnews.com

Gymnasts Testifying In Hearing About How FBI Handled Nassar Case

The Senate hearing begins Wednesday.

newsy.com

Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman To Testify At Senate Hearing On Larry Nassar Case

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week follows a watchdog report that detailed "numerous and fundamental errors" of the FBI's handling of the Nassar case.

npr.org

HPD release video of suspects wanted for deadly shooting

DO YOU KNOW THEM? Further investigation determined the pickup truck the suspects were driving at the time of the shooting was stolen earlier this month.

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Judge orders Larry Nassar to turn over prison money to his victims

A federal judge on Thursday rejected former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar's attempt to keep money in his prison account and ordered him to use it to pay his victims, the Washington Post reports.Driving the news: U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Neff said that Nassar owes his victims much more than he paid — about $100 per year in court-ordered penalties — despite technically following the Bureau of Prisons’ rules. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Mark

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Justice Dept. bolsters monitoring of federal inmate accounts

The Justice Department is directing the federal prison system implement new procedures to monitor government-run prison deposit accounts that have at times been used by inmates to shield themselves from paying debts and for suspicious or illegal activity.

The Experiment Podcast: Can America See Gymnasts for More Than Their Medals?

USA Gymnastics has been undergoing a reckoning over widespread abuse. The Atlantic staff writer Emma Green asks the former gymnast Rachael Denhollander whether the sport can shake off that grim legacy.

theatlantic.com

Gymnastics Hasn't Changed Since Nassar, Survivor Rachael Denhollander Says

The former gymnast was instrumental in bringing serial sexual abuser Larry Nassar to justice. She says the gymnastics industry still has abusers and a system rife with problems.

npr.org

Texans QB’s sex assault cases highlight concerns amid #MeToo

Lawyers fighting sexual assault allegations against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson face a predicament: Defending their client means working to discredit the claims of 22 women who are more likely to be believed four years into the #MeToo movement.

No team gold, but U.S. women show depth during Tokyo stay

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team pulled off a successful stay at the Tokyo Olympics even with Simone Biles taking a step back to focus on her mental health.

Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example

Being a young Black woman in American life comes with its own built-in pressure to perform, and entails much more than meets the eye.

Michael Che under fire after sharing shocking joke about Simone Biles

Michael Che under fire after sharing shocking joke about Simone Biles

news.yahoo.com

The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has now been sold

The Karolyi Ranch, a sprawling 1,687-acre property north of Houston that was once the summer training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has a new owner with potentially different interests than gold medals.

Report: Larry Nassar has spent $10,000 on himself in prison, but paid victims only $300

Former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar spent more than $10,000 on himself while in prison for criminal sexual conduct, paying $300 in restitution towards his victims, per a Wednesday court filing obtained by the Washington Post. Driving the news: Since being imprisoned in 2018, Nassar received deposits totaling $12,825 into his prison bank account — including two pandemic stimulus checks totaling $2,000. He has paid about $100 per year in court-ordered penalties to his victims, the Post reporte

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USOPC leader: 'Thrilled' Biles felt safe to make decision

In a way, the massive upheaval that has upended the U.S. Olympic world over the past five years reached its crescendo in the moment Simone Biles shockingly called it a night during the gymnastics team finals.

Germany's female gymnasts wear full-body unitards in stand against "sexualization" of sport

"The aim is to present aesthetically — without feeling uncomfortable," said the German Gymnastics Federation.

cbsnews.com

Gymnastics team, tired of 'sexualization,' wears unitards

The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.

At least 100 US athletes unvaccinated as Olympics begin

About 100 of the 613 U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s medical chief said hours before Friday night’s Opening Ceremony.

Push For Perfection: The Mental Pressure Of Elite Sports

Olympians are bucking historical expectations that athletes power through negative emotions.

newsy.com

Survivor reacts after FBI blamed for mishandling Larry Nassar sexual abuse case: "It was covered up and lied about"

Jessica Howard testified to Congress and was one of more than 200 women who gave impact statements at Larry Nassar's trial.

cbsnews.com

WXYZ: Justice Dept. Watchdog Says FBI Mishandled Nassar Case

A report released Wednesday highlights missteps at the FBI between the time the allegations were made against Larry Nassar and when he was arrested.

newsy.com

Larry Nassar: FBI failed to investigate USA Gymnastics abuser, watchdog finds

While agents dragged their feet, the report found, Larry Nassar continued to prey on gymnasts.

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Watchdog: FBI mishandled Nassar-USA Gymnastics abuse case

The FBI made significant errors in investigating sexual abuse allegations against former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar and didn’t treat the case with the “utmost seriousness."

Simone's Showcase; Biles bidding for history in Tokyo

American star Simone Biles is ready for her Olympic encore.

USA Gymnastics trying to move past Nassar as Trials begin

USA Gymnastics still finds itself trying to emerge from the Larry Nassar scandal as the U.S. Olympic Trials begin.

Athletes abused by late doctor demand U-Michigan probe

Former athletes are urging the University of Michigan’s governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed by a late doctor and how the school failed to stop him during his decades on campus.

Swan song? Biles gearing up for one more Olympic ride

Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is gearing up for one more turn in the spotlight.

Investigation reports toxic culture in Australian gymnastics

An independent review into gymnastics in Australia has heard evidence of a toxic culture that contributed to physical, emotional and sexual abuse of young athletes.

Michigan attorney general ends campus probe tied to Nassar

(AP Photo/David Eggert, File)LANSING, Mich. – The investigation of Michigan State University's handling of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar is over because the university has refused to provide thousands of documents related to the scandal, Michigan’s attorney general said Friday. Dana Nessel's announcement came after the university said it would not change its position that the documents are protected by attorney-client privilege. “The university’s refusal to voluntarily provide them closes the last door available to finish our investigation,” Nessel, a Democrat, said. Nassar was a campus doctor who is now serving decades in prison for sexual assault and child pornography crimes. Former gymnastics coach Kathie Klages was convicted of lying to investigators when she said she didn't get complaints about Nassar.

USC agrees to $852 million payout in sex abuse lawsuit

The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused Tyndall, the college's longtime campus gynecologist, of sexual abuse, officials announced Thursday, March 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)LOS ANGELES – The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the college’s longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, the victims’ lawyers and USC announced Thursday. Ad“I am deeply sorry for the pain experienced by these valued members of the USC community," USC President Carol L. Folt said in a statement. Separately, USC earlier agreed to pay $215 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that applies to about 18,000 women who were patients of Tyndall’s. The individual payouts to those victims range from $2,500 to $250,000, and were given regardless of whether the women formally accused Tyndall of harassment or assault.

Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after being charged

FILE - In this March 3, 2012, file photo, gymnastics coach John Geddert is seen at the American Cup gymnastics meet at Madison Square Garden in New York. Prosecutors in Michigan filed charges Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, against Geddert, a former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. "This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. Nessel earlier announced that Geddert was charged with a bushel of crimes, including sexual assault, human trafficking and running a criminal enterprise. On his LinkedIn page, Geddert described himself as the “most decorated women’s gymnastics coach in Michigan gymnastics history.” He said his Twistars teams won 130 club championships.

Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voice

The social justice movement in college athletics has popped up in most unusual place: gymnastics. From UCLA to Pittsburgh, Black gymnasts and the programs they represent are using their platform to empower and uplift. Her experience at Arkansas was simply reflective of the culture at large in the sport at the time. From Pittsburgh to California, female gymnasts are using their platform to empower, educate and bring light to causes they believe in. “Personally I would say (gymnastics) is a predominantly white sport,” Ward said.

Pilots say they, too, were molested by Univ. of Michigan doc

Some pilots have emerged as victims of Anderson, a deceased doctor who worked for decades at the University of Michigan. (Robert Kalmbach/Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan via AP, File)DETROIT – A cargo pilot who regularly needed health checkups to keep his license contacted a University of Michigan doctor in 2000. He said Anderson told him to undress, put on a medical gown and get on a table, instead of simply checking the man's vision, hearing and heart. AdSince then, another category of victims has emerged: pilots in southeastern Michigan who needed physicals to get or maintain a license. There was no reason to cover this up.”In 2003, five years before his death, Anderson told the government that he was retiring because a stroke had greatly affected his right hand.

New this week: 'Clemency,' BET Awards, HAIM, 'Doctor Sleep'

(Neon via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Written and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, “Clemency” was well-reviewed but got unjustly overshadowed by some of the higher profile awards contenders when it was released in December. “Doctor Sleep: The Director’s Cut”: This Danny Torrance-focused sequel to “The Shining” was a little divisive upon release, which wasn’t all that surprising. — Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICGrey Daze: Fans of the late Grammy-winning screeching rock singer Chester Bennington will get a chance to hear him one more time. HAIM: It’s been three years since sister trio HAIM have released a new album.

11 podcasts you should be listening to

“Space Curious” was created to inspire everyone -- from those with a mild interest in space exploration to the space fanatics. In season two, you’ll learn about Curtis Flowers, a man who has been tried six times for the same crime. You’ll learn about all of that. Podcasts, by the way, are really easy to access -- even if you’re not very tech-savvy. You can typically go to the podcast’s website (which are all linked above), hit “play” on the episode of your choosing, and it’s as simple as that.

Simone Soars: Biles named 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year

Biles is the 2019 AP Female Athlete of the Year. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)They’re called “Simone Things,” a catchall phrase for the casual ease with which Simone Biles seems to soar through her sport and her life. The greatest gymnast of all time and 2019 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year only makes it seem that way. She is the first gymnast to be named AP Female Athlete of the Year twice and the first to do it in a non-Olympic year. Biles edged U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe in a vote by AP member sports editors and AP beat writers.

McKayla Maroney Says She's Ready to Talk About Recent Tragedies as She Returns to Instagram

McKayla Maroney is ready to talk. "Missed u guys last few years a lots happened w the #MeToo movement, and losing my dad very unexpectedly," she wrote. In 2017, Maroney revealed she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was accused of abusing dozens of other women. Then, in January 2019, Maroney revealed on Twitter that her father, Mike Maroney, had died. RELATED CONTENT:Olympian McKayla Maroney Mourns Death of Father Mike at Age 59Chrissy Teigen Offers to Pay $100K Fine if McKayla Maroney Breaks Her NDA Against Larry NassarOlympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Alleges Sexual Abuse by Former Gymnastics Doctor Larry Nassar

First Woman to Accuse Larry Nassar Reveals How He Hid Abuse From Her Mother

Rachael Denhollander, the woman who first sounded the alarm on Dr. Larry Nassar sexually abusing child gymnasts, is sharing more details about her terrible experiences with the doctor in a new book. : My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics," Denhollander speaks candidly about how Nassar deftly hid his abuse of her from her own mother, who was in the room with Denhollander while the doctor examined her. Speaking to Inside Edition, Dehollander, a mother herself, recalled watching girl after girl, woman after woman, testify against Nassar at one of his trials, 156 in total. While Nassar apologized to his victims at his sentencing, Denhollander doesn't think he experiences any remorse for his actions. RELATED STORIESLarry Nassar Moved From Federal Prison After Being Attacked by Other Inmates: ReportThousands Raised for Dad Who Lunged at Larry Nassar Will Go to CharityFather of Larry Nassar Victims Lunges at Disgraced Doctor in Court

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