Feb 25 Watch 4:43 Abuse in U.S. women’s gymnastics program ‘truly one of the tragedies of American sports’ The sexual abuse scandal that has engulfed U.S. women's gymnastics took a new shocking turn on Thursday. Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide just hours after being charged with human trafficking and sexual assault. Christine Brennan,… Continue watching
Feb 25 Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges By Associated Press A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sport doctor Larry Nassar died by suicide after being charged with two-dozen crimes, including forms of human trafficking, the state attorney general said. Continue reading
Feb 25 Ex-U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to Nassar charged By Ed White, Anna Liz Nicholas, Associated Press A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has been charged in Michigan with two dozen crimes. John Geddert was head coach of the 2012 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team, which won a gold… Continue reading
May 13 Nassar-related case dismissed against ex-university chief By Ed White, Associated Press A judge has dismissed criminal charges against former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon arising from the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: Army says Vindman won’t be investigated over impeachment testimony In our news wrap Friday, Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated over his impeachment testimony against President Trump, says Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. Vindman already lost his job with the National Security Council. Also, Turkish-backed rebels shot… Continue watching
Dec 24 Attorney general suspends Michigan State sex abuse investigation By David Eggert, Associated Press The probe into Michigan State University's handling of complaints against serial abuser Larry Nassar has resulted in charges against three former school officials. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 4:51 News Wrap: Taliban inflict more deadly violence in Afghanistan In our news wrap Thursday, a Taliban car bombing in Afghanistan killed two NATO soldiers and 10 civilians. One of the soldiers was American -- the fourth to die in two weeks. Another deadly bombing occurred hours later. Also, British… Continue watching
Sep 05 Michigan State University fined $4.6 million in Nassar case By Collin Binkley, Carole Feldman, Associated Press The Education Department is fining Michigan State University for failing to respond to sexual assault complaints against Dr. Larry Nassar. Continue reading
Aug 12 Michigan State’s deal with feds outlines steps to prevent sexual assaults By David Eggert, Associated Press The deal will resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Larry Nassar's abuse of young gymnasts and other athletes under the guise of medical treatment. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 3:46 With unprecedented moves, Simone Biles cements her ‘transcendent’ legacy Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles is showing no signs of slowing down. On Sunday night, Biles won a record-tying sixth consecutive national championship -- and some of her moves were unprecedented. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to USA Today’s Nancy… Continue watching