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I heard Maggie Nichols’ mother’s testimony was amazing. Is there a link to be able to listen to hers?
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I heard Maggie Nichols’ mother’s testimony was amazing. Is there a link to be able to listen to hers?
It is heartbreaking to watch some of the testimonies shared today. As hard as that has to be for them, how wonderful it is that they have the opportunity to share their truth with Larry sitting there having to listen to every word. I hope it is the start of healing for those victims. The judge has been so caring and understanding of the pain they have gone through, some for many years.
What a horrible thing that has gone on far too long...
Because they are retired. They have successfully weathered allegations of abuse in the past. They have nothing to gain by saying anything. Their lawyers probably wouldn't let them, even if they wanted to.Why are the Karolyis so quiet about all of this?
Right. That makes sense, but how nice for them to escape scot free from all of this when they were part of the enabling too. It doesn't seem right. But yes, I suppose it doesn't do any good to go after the people who are now retired.Because they are retired. They have successfully weathered allegations of abuse in the past. They have nothing to gain by saying anything. Their lawyers probably wouldn't let them, even if they wanted to.
Right. That makes sense, but how nice for them to escape scot free from all of this when they were part of the enabling too. It doesn't seem right. But yes, I suppose it doesn't do any good to go after the people who are now retired.
To me them being retired doesn’t free them from accountability - for all we know, this information on the verge of becoming public is the very reason WHY they retired. Just like when Nassar stepped down, were supposed to believe it’s just a huge coincidence...:/.
I never said it did. But because they are no longer in the spotlight or associated with the National Team, they (and their lawyers, and probably USAG) probably think it is best to lay low.To me them being retired doesn’t free them from accountability
A coach just spoke alongside his former gymnast and talked about the guilt he feels because he said he probably sent over 100 girls to Nassar for treatment. I’m sure quite a few feel that way. He also told him to “look at her” as she was speaking and to “go to Hell.” I like that guy.
You might be a little delayed in the feed. That was earlier today. But agreed. The few words he did speak were very sharp.
One of the victims, Chelsea Williams, just spoke eloquently about how the culture of trust and obedience in gymnastics fosters this type of abuse. I’m in tears.
I can’t find a video clip of her statement, although maybe it will be available later. Some of her testimony is quoted in this article: http://www.wilx.com/content/news/Victims-in-court-read-statements-on-Nassar-abuse-469726493.htmlThat is so true.
I wish I'd heard that.
I've tried to tune in twice today and have gotten them on break both times.