Olympian Simone Biles also accuses USA Gymnastics doctor of sexual abuse
 

Olympian Simone Biles also accuses USA Gymnastics doctor of sexual abuse
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Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has stepped forward to say "me too," accusing former USA Gymnastics team physician Larry Nassar of sexual abuse.

The 20-year-old athlete's statement on Monday comes after more than 100 women have made sexual assault accusations against Nassar, including athletes Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, and McKayla Maroney.

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"Please believe me when I say it was a lot harder to first speak those words out loud that it is now to put them on paper. There are many reasons that I have been reluctant to share my story, but I know now it is not my fault," Biles wrote. Read more...

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