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AP Sources: In ‘Nassar 2.0,’ Olympics Watchdog Failed to Close Abuse Case Against Gymnastics Coach
SafeSport delayed finalizing a lifetime ban against coach Sean Gardner despite his acceptance, raising concerns about athlete protection and case handling over several years.
- Former gymnastics coach Sean Gardner faced a suspension after allegations of installing cameras in a girls' gym bathroom surfaced in 2022, a case someone involved called 'Nassar 2.0.'
- The US Center for SafeSport, created to investigate misconduct in Olympic sports, was willing to impose a lifetime coaching ban on Gardner as part of a deal where he would admit to the abuse, but internal politics at SafeSport prevented the ban from being enforced.
- Despite being temporarily suspended for two years, Gardner was able to get a job at a medical center, and SafeSport's handling of the case was marred by concerns about retaliation, favoritism, and unqualified promotions within the organization.
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