USA Gymnastics has finally hired a new interim president and CEO, and people are not happy.
After former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar was sentenced to a maximum of 175 years in prison earlier this year for sexually assaulting girls and young…
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Simone Biles makes gymnastics history, dresses in solidarity with sexual assault survivors
Olympic champion Simone Biles just made gymnastics history wearing a leotard that honors survivors of sexual abuse.
The 21-year-old athlete donned a teal leotard she designed herself on Sunday, winning her fifth title at the U.S. Gymnastics Champions…
Simone Biles explains why she didn’t attend Larry Nassar’s sentencing
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles said Wednesday she didn’t attend Larry Nassar’s sentencing because she didn’t think she was “emotionally ready for that.”
During interviews with the Today show and CNN, her first televised appearances related to Nas…
Judge slams USA Gymnastics doctor for saying victim statements about abuse hurt his mental health
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More than 100 women have made sexual assault accusations against USA Gymnastics team physician Larry Nassar, including athletes Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, and McKayla Maroney.
But apparently he doesn’t want to hear about it — it’s too “mentally” hard to listen to their testimonies, according to a six-page letter Nassar wrote to Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who’s presiding over his sentencing. Nassar pled guilty to 10 sexual assault charges, and as part of a plea deal he agreed to let women and girls who reported abuse give statements, or have them read through a proxy, during his sentencing hearing, according to the Lansing State Journal in Michigan, where the proceeding is being held. More than 100 are expected to do so. Read more…
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View More Judge slams USA Gymnastics doctor for saying victim statements about abuse hurt his mental healthAfter 100 years, Hershey’s decided to take a new product into a golden direction
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For the first time in 100 years, the real world Wonka Factory is coming out with their own golden ticket.
Starting next month, Hershey’s is launching Hershey’s Gold – a golden caramelized crème candy bar made with peanuts and pretzels.
In no way shape or form is it a chocolate bar (so don’t even try labeling it as such).
This Dec 1st, diversify your taste portfolio. Creamy and crunchy; salty and sweet#TasteTheGold pic.twitter.com/nizGfnL4GJ
— HERSHEY’S (@Hersheys) November 15, 2017
According to Hershey’s press release, the golden candy is the first “mass-market, golden créme confection in the U.S.” It’s also their first new bar to hit the shelves since 1995’s Cookies ‘n Creme. Read more…
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Simone Biles defends one teammate after another’s misguided comment about sexual assault
Aly Raisman, an American gymnast and member of the U.S. women’s Olympic team, posted a message on Friday reminding everyone that a woman’s appearance has nothing to do with whether or not she’s assaulted. Drama ensued when teammate Gabby Douglas resp…
View More Simone Biles defends one teammate after another’s misguided comment about sexual assault