The USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal continues to grow as a trainer who worked with the now disgraced sports doctor, Larry Nassar has been arrested on sexual assault charges as well. The trainer returned from China to clear her name.
Sports Sexual Abuse
Youth sports leagues including Little League, Pop Warner, gymnastics, AYSI soccer, CYO, and martial arts like taekwondo are important activities for kids. Children dedicate their lives to these sports. Many spend a huge amount of time with coaches and team volunteers. This including traveling to tournaments, attending training camps and other events. This means many overnight trips where children spend a large enough of alone time with adults.
However, these people in a position of authority and power use the coaching mentality to victimize the children on their teams. When youth sports leagues fail to prevent predators from accessing children, sexual abuse happens.
USA Gymnastics Scandal
The police indited the trainer in connection to her work with Larry Nassar, the infamous doctor accused of assaulting gymnasts over a period of almost 20 years at the Karolyi Ranch. In January 2018, Nassar received a sentence of 40-175 years in Michigan state prison after the jury listened to seven days of testimony from more than 160 girls, women and parents describing the impact of the abuse.
Nassar’s trainer fled to China during the trial. However, she has returned now to clear her name. She insists her guilt is just based upon association since she worked with Nassar. Police arrested her at the airport, and she awaits trial.
Get Legal Help
Survivors of sexual abuse can file civil suits against perpetrators and other responsible parties, regardless of the outcome or existence of a criminal prosecution. Civil lawsuits can help a survivor seek monetary damages. This compensation can never change the abuse suffered but can help rebuild a life.
Plus, a civil suit can deter future abuse. This is why it is important if you or a loved one was the victim of sexual abuse to contact The Michael Brady Lynch Firm. We will provide a free consultation and instruct of any avenues available to you for civil litigation.