New Lawsuits: USA Gymnastics, SafeSport Facing Abuse Claims

New lawsuits have been filed in Iowa against USA Gymnastics, SafeSport, and coach Liang Chow Qiao, following the arrest of former coach Sean Gardner on child pornography charges. Gardner is accused of recording minors undressing, and the lawsuits claim both USA Gymnastics and SafeSport missed opportunities to stop him. The plaintiffs, now college students, allege physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by Gardner and report concerns about his grooming behavior were ignored. The lawsuits seek unspecified damages and more are expected. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.