John Geddert, Former U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Coach, Dies By Suicide After Being Charged With Sexual AssaultA former U.S. Olympic Gymnastics coach died by suicide on Thursday, hours after he was charged with sexual assault and the physical abuse of dozens of his young female athletes, Michigan's attorney general said. John Geddert, 63, had been expected to be arraigned Thursday afternoon.
"My office has been notified that the body of John Geddert was found late this afternoon after taking his own life," Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement."This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved." Prosecutors filed 24 criminal charges against Geddert on Thursday: 14 counts of human trafficking, forced labor causing injury, six counts of human trafficking of a minor for forced labor, one count of continuing criminal enterprise, one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and one count of lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigation.
In explaining the human trafficking charges, the attorney general's office alleged that"Geddert's treatment of young gymnasts constitutes human trafficking as he reportedly subjected his athletes to forced labor or services under extreme conditions that contributed to them suffering injuries and harm."
"Geddert then neglected those injuries that were reported to him by the victims and used coercion, intimidation, threats and physical force to get them to perform to the standard he expected," the office said.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to
Chickens way out shows he was guilty as charged just a shame his victims can't face him in court
I'm sorry that there won't be justice for any victims.
Good! One less evil on this planet! He can no longer hurt anyone!
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