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Aly Raisman Sues USOC And USA Gymnastics, Alleges They Hid Nassar Abuse

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for what it says is millions of dollars Raisman has lost in earnings. The Olympic gold medalist says her priority is pushing for change to protect other athletes.

Updated at 2:45 p.m.

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics, saying the organizations "knew or should have known" about team doctor Larry Nassar's longstanding, widespread abuse, and yet failed to act.

Raisman says she suffered "serial molestation, sexual abuse and harassment" by Nassar, a "trusted" team physician, who is also

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