Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal forces the entire USA Gymnastics board to resign
The entire board of the US Gymnastics board is set to resign in the
wake of the scandal involving the sexual abuse of more than 150 female
athletes by former team doctor, Larry Nassar.
Nasser, 54 was sentenced to between 40 and 175 years in prison
following a week of testimony by his victims. He pleaded guilty to seven
counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving girls who were
15 years old or younger. Nearly 160 women who were under his care have
come forward with abuse allegations against him.
On Thursday, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) gave an
ultimatum, demanding the members of the Gymnastics board step aside
before Jan. 31 or face termination as the sport's national governing
body.
At least five members already had said they had resigned, months
after President Steve Penny stepped aside under pressure a result of the
scandal.
On Friday, the sporting body confirmed the remaining 16 would also quit.
"USA Gymnastics will comply with the USOC requirements," spokeswoman Leslie King said.
Meanwhile, the scandal has also seen the US Gymnastics announced that
they would close down their national team training centre in Texas,
where Nassar abused many of his victims.
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