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USA Gymnastics releases new Safe Sport policy, signals ‘next step’ to athlete safety

June 19, 2019Rachel Axon and Nancy Armour, USA TODAYComments Off

USA Gymnastics’ new policy now defines other kinds of misconduct or abuse, including emotional and physical abuse, bullying and hazing.

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SafeSport CEO Shellie Pfohl will step down at year’s end

December 28, 2018Rachel Axon and Nancy Armour, USA TODAYComments Off

Shellie Pfohl, head of the U.S. Center for SafeSport since November 2016, leaves amid criticism that groups aren’t doing enough to protect athletes.

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Senate wants Justice Dept., FBI to investigate former Olympic CEO Scott Blackmun for lying to Congress

December 14, 2018Rachel Axon and Nancy Armour, USA TODAYComments Off

A Senate subcommittee requests a Department of Justice and FBI investigation into former USOC CEO Scott Blackmun for lying to Congress.