Reached by telephone Thursday, Starr voiced concern about the manner in which USA Gymnastics had handled the reports of sexual abuse. According to the Star, USA Gymnastics’ report to police came four years after a 2011 complaint that described inappropriate touching and warned he posed a danger to children. USA Gymnastics has been one of our most active, supportive, and concerned partners in this endeavor.”But Hogshead-Makar also rejected USA Gymnastics’ policy — and that of any governing body — not to report allegations of abuse to authorities unless filed by the victim or parent. Penny’s statement continued: “USA Gymnastics seeks first-hand knowledge whenever allegations of abuse arise as the most reliable source to take action and as outlined in its bylaws and policies. In the later complaint that led USA Gymnastics to contact police, Sharp was accused of touching a gymnast’s vagina, trimming her pubic hair and taking sexually explicit photos, the Star reported.

Source: Washington Post August 04, 2016 22:12 UTC