WAG Discussion of abuse in USAG - Nassar

[SMH]

40-125 years.

 

[Jard.the.gymnast]

Watching the live sentencing. This monster doesn't look remorseful at all. SMH

Can you link it?

 

[BritBrat]

Can you link it?

My apologies. I'm local, so it was on all channels when it was happening.

 

[Ali'sMom]

I think she is talking about the Hopes Championship held in conjunction with the US Classic. This event is not longer listed on the Columbus, OH venue's website.

Ah - forgot about that.
It's still showing on the Classic website: http://www.usagymclassic.com/
I wonder what's going on...

 

[LindyHopper]

I wonder if this guy ever expected that the bright light might eventually shine on him...

https://amp.indystar.com/amp/1079569001

 

[TumbleTimes4]

Does anyone know what the chains mean that the gymnasts are posting on Instagram? ⛓

 

[LindyHopper]

Does anyone know what the chains mean that the gymnasts are posting on Instagram? ⛓

It goes with the #wst which means we stand together. It is all the current national team gymnasts supporting each other (while still supporting the survivors) in this time of uncertainty.

 

[TumbleTimes4]

It’s a start I guess:

https://usagym.org/pages/post.html?PostID=21298&prog

 

[FlippinPrincess]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cb...olympic-committee-usa-gymnastics-live-stream/

Senators calling for investigation of USAG and USOC.

 

[PRY9]

Sadly, this isn't even shocking at this point. It's not just gymnastics. USOC has failed to protect our young athletes, coming down hard on USAG won't save USOC from it's own consequences

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mo...l-abuse/ar-BBIR06A?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp

 

[GymMom4]

And I don't know what happened with Vitaly Scherbo and Tatiana Gutsu but I am inclined to believe she is telling the truth. Now he is planning to sue her.

https://gymnastics.blognook.com/2018/02/02/vitaly-scherbo-is-suing-tatiana-gutsu/

 

[mignonone]

Anyone else find it interesting that GK is doing a line of "empowerment leos" with Laurie, Simone, and Nastia, but not for Aly? This makes me very sad, being that Aly has been so vocal against USAG and bringing everything into the light.

 

[txgymfan]

http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/08/politics/aly-raisman-coach-allegations/index.html

John Gedert should have known in 2012

 

[sce]

Anyone else find it interesting that GK is doing a line of "empowerment leos" with Laurie, Simone, and Nastia, but not for Aly? This makes me very sad, being that Aly has been so vocal against USAG and bringing everything into the light.

That is odd, but we don't know why. Who knows how Aky's contract with Gk works, or what or if the communication was between the two about the empowerment leotards. I would not necessarily read something negative into it.

 

[sce]

http://www.cnn.com/2018/02/08/politics/aly-raisman-coach-allegations/index.html

John Gedert should have known in 2012

Awful and heartbreaking.

 

[GymMom4]

Anyone else find it interesting that GK is doing a line of "empowerment leos" with Laurie, Simone, and Nastia, but not for Aly? This makes me very sad, being that Aly has been so vocal against USAG and bringing everything into the light.

I was just looking at those and thought it was weird, too, that Aly didn't have one. Trying to not read too much into that since it's GK and not USAG but who knows.

 

[Sassafras]

FYI.... This is what was posted on Gk’s Facebook page in response to someone asking why no Aly Leo..
“Thank you for your inquiry. All of our athletes were given the opportunity to participate in this charitable program. Respectfully, Aly chose not to participate, but we continue to engage with her in an effort to provide her support in a manner in which she wishes. - Girisha, CEO Elite Sportswear“

 

[mignonone]

FYI.... This is what was posted on Gk’s Facebook page in response to someone asking why no Aly Leo..
“Thank you for your inquiry. All of our athletes were given the opportunity to participate in this charitable program. Respectfully, Aly chose not to participate, but we continue to engage with her in an effort to provide her support in a manner in which she wishes. - Girisha, CEO Elite Sportswear“

Thanks for helping clear that up! I'm glad it was Aly's choice.

 

[Nikki4]

The leotard sales Facebook page is also doing a leo to support these girls and a charity.

 

[Deleted member 14190]

I am wondering what would be said about a gymnastics coach who wished a know physical woman abuser well and then brags about how great they are.... Because a very big politician just did that on national TV... today.... yep I know.. no politics but this is absolutely connected.... A culture exists... And the people at the top FEED it. If you want USAG officials out of a job then the same standard should set for our politicians....