Chairman Paul Parilla, vice chairman Jay Binder and treasurer Bitsy Kelley submitted resignations effective Sunday, USA Gymnastics said in a written statement Monday. USA Gymnastics said last week that Maroney’s settlement had been authorized by four people, Parilla, former president of USA Gymnastics Steve Penny, USA Gymnastics defense counsel Peggy Holm, and a representative of USA Gymnastics’ insurance carrier, which paid the $1.25 million. “Since October of last year, we have been engaged in discussions with leadership of USA Gymnastics about the primary recommendation of theDaniels Report—changing the culture of USA Gymnastics. A new president and CEO, Kerry Perry, was announced by USA Gymnastics in November and started work in December. Several abused elite athletes and their parents have said they felt pressure from USA Gymnastics to stay quiet too.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 22, 2018 19:07 UTC