Sally Jenkins @washingtonpost: July 27th, the same date #Simone got the twistes, 6 years ago @USAGym, Steve Penny and Scott Blackmun started actively #Gaslighting her.
— “If you think conduct like this is past tense for these organizations, think again. Throughout 2020 and 2021, the USOPC and USAG have perpetuated their coverup with civil court motions. They have hidden from accountability with bankruptcy proceedings.
…”They have demanded that in exchange for any civil settlement, Biles and others who suffered Nassar’s assaults issue blanket liability releases that would protect a rogue’s gallery of well-known abusers, as well as Penny.” 😱
… “And they have fought to keep the depositions of [Steve] Penny, [Scott] Blackmun and former chairman Larry Probst under seal.
Under seal.”
— “Does that sound like these organizations have turned over a new leaf and become more “athlete-centered?” They had the nerve to feign support for Biles this week. They are not her supporters. They are her tormentors.” - #SallyJenkins
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I support @Simone_Biles 100%-protecting her emotional health & physical safety in a very dangerous sport. I'm in awe of her voice for Nassar survivors n the call for @USAGym transparency n reform - and grateful. And competing during #Covid19...1/ #Twistiesnytimes.com/2021/07/28/spo…
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