Star Gymnasts Give Senators an Unsparing Account of FBI’s Failures in Larry Nassar Investigation

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Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Maggie Nichols gave senators an emotional and unsparing account of the FBI's failures in the Larry Nassar investigation

WASHINGTON—In a litany of reports and documents, the four women who appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday have for years been referred to by initials or numbers: “Athlete B,” “Gymnast 1”, “Athlete A,” “Gymnast 3.”

On Wednesday, the women—elite gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman—gave U.S. senators an emotional and unsparing account of how the Federal Bureau of Investigation, USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee failed to investigate or act when they emerged as potential victims of sexual assault by former national team doctor Larry Nassar.

 

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As they should - the system failed them

wow

Now put Gym Jordan’s college case on the table

This is the fbi with rock solid credibility, according to democrats. The one guy that questioned the FBI's credibility is banned from Twitter and Facebook.

These girls deserve justice

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