Summary
Two gymnasts claim they were sexually abused by coach Sean Gardner at an elite academy in Iowa. They have filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, accusing them of not acting on complaints against Gardner. The lawsuits were filed after Gardner's arrest for federal child pornography charges.
Key Facts
- Two gymnasts filed lawsuits against USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
- The gymnasts allege coach Sean Gardner sexually abused them at a gym in Iowa.
- Complaints about Gardner's behavior were reportedly made in December 2017.
- The lawsuits claim the organizations did not investigate or act on these complaints.
- Gardner was arrested by the FBI on federal child pornography charges.
- The plaintiffs are now college students but were 11 and 12 when they trained under Gardner.
- Gardner pleaded not guilty and is in jail awaiting trial.
- The lawsuits were filed in Polk County, Iowa.
