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Aly Raisman Sends a Message to Harvey Weinstein Accusers & USA Gymnastics

Aly Raisman Sends a Message to Harvey Weinstein Accusers & USA Gymnastics

Aly Raisman is speaking out about disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein‘s accusers, and calling out USA Gymnastics for how it has handled former team doctor Larry Nassar‘s years of abuse.

The U.S. Olympic gymnast took to Instagram on Thursday (February 27) to share her thoughts.

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“I applaud the brave survivors who held Harvey Weinstein accountable, and the investigative journalists who prevailed against the resistance of money and power to uncover enough facts for Lady Justice to do her thing,” she wrote. “Truth is essential to both justice and reform.”

“It’s been almost five YEARS since I reported my abuse and USAG/USOC still disclaim responsibility and obstruct our search for the truth,” she continued. “They acknowledge widespread sexual abuse, organizational incompetence, and ongoing criminal investigations but STILL suppress the facts needed to understand how this nightmare actually happened. And now, they seek to ensure we’ll never know the truth, by demanding we release those people we know to be culpable so they won’t have to reveal who else may be culpable.”

“So many of us have suffered because these organizations have put their interests ahead of our safely and welfare, and so long as their self-preservation takes precedence over the truth, the problem will continue, as will our suffering,” she added.

See her full statement below.

Aly Raisman also recently got candid about her struggle with PTSD.

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McKayla Maroney Is Allowed to Testify Against Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics Says

McKayla Maroney Is Allowed to Testify Against Larry Nassar, USA Gymnastics Says

USA Gymnastics will not fine McKayla Maroney if she decides to speak out against her alleged abuser Larry Nassar during his sentencing hearing.

There has been an uproar after it was revealed that an NDA signed by McKayla would cause her to be fined $100,000 if she were to speak out about the abuse she experienced. Several celebs announced they would pay for the fine if the former gymnast chose to speak up.

“USA Gymnastics has not sought and will not seek any money from McKayla Maroney for her brave statements made in describing her victimization and abuse by Larry Nassar, nor for any victim impact statements she wants to make to Larry Nassar at this hearing or at any subsequent hearings related to his sentencing,” the organization told USA Today. “This has been her right and USA Gymnastics encourages McKayla and anyone who has been abused to speak out. USA Gymnastics remains focused on our highest priority – the safety, health and well-being of our athletes and creating a culture that empowers and supports them.”