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Senator to Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics: Take responsibility for abuse

July 25, 2018 By Eddie Pells

Han Xiao, the USOC’s athletes’ representative says the USOC and the sports organizations hold an inordinate amount of power over the athletes.

U.S. Olympic Committee tries to remove itself as defendant in Nassar lawsuits

July 25, 2018 By Al Neal

USOC claims there are no legal grounds to sue it because Nassar was never its direct employee.

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan implicated in sexual abuse at Ohio State University

July 10, 2018 By Al Neal

This is the same Jim Jordan who as a Congressman self-righteously demanded investigations of everything under the sun, but now says there's no need to investigate him.

Michigan Senate passes bills inspired by Larry Nassar sexual abuse case

March 16, 2018 By Al Neal

Justice for the several hundred victims of Larry Nassar now rests in the hands of the Michigan House.

Michigan universities ask lawmakers to delay Nassar assault bill vote

March 14, 2018 By Al Neal

In an earlier story, I said I couldn’t imagine anyone opposing a bill offering more protection for sexual assault victims. I guess I just wasn’t imaginative enough.