Ex-coach at renowned gymnastics academy arrested by FBI years after abuse reports
Summary
Sean Gardner, a former coach at Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute in Iowa, was arrested by the FBI on a federal child pornography charge. Gardner, who joined the gymnastics academy in 2018, was suspended after abuse accusations but continued working in another field until his recent arrest. SafeSport has not yet resolved his disciplinary case.Key Facts
- Sean Gardner moved to Iowa in 2018 to work at a well-known gymnastics academy.
- The academy is famous for training Olympic winners Shawn Johnson and Gabby Douglas.
- Gardner was accused of sexually abusing young gymnasts and secretly recording them in Mississippi.
- Despite suspicions, Gardner was able to work at an Iowa hospital after being suspended.
- The FBI arrested Gardner three years after his suspension for a federal child pornography charge.
- Gardner's case with SafeSport, an organization handling sex-abuse in sports, is still unresolved.
- Authorities discovered inappropriate photos and videos on Gardner’s devices after a search.
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