After Abuse Scandal, USA Gymnastics Says It Will Take Steps To Protect Athletes
The organization's board unanimously adopted 70 recommendations of an independent report. But some say the governing body's pledge to do better isn't enough.
by Laurel Wamsley
Jun 28, 2017
3 minutes
USA Gymnastics announced Tuesday that it will adopt all 70 of the recommendations in an independent review of its policies about reporting abuse. An investigation by The Indianapolis Star last year found that at least 368 gymnasts have alleged they were sexually assaulted by adults working in the sport.
"Even one instance of child abuse is one too many," USA Gymnastics said in on its website. "USA Gymnastics is very sorry that anyone has been harmed during his or her gymnastics career, and we offer
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