Steve Penny resigned as president of USA Gymnastics on Thursday following intensified pressure on the organization for its handling of sexual abuse cases. “My decision to step aside as CEO is solely to support the best interests of USA Gymnastics at this time,” Penny said in a statement. Martha Karolyi retired last August and sold the training gyms at the Karolyi Ranch north of Houston to USA Gymnastics. Nassar was fired by USA Gymnastics after Penny heard of an athlete’s concerns about Nassar’s conduct and went to federal authorities. The letter pointed to misconduct by coaches as proof that USA Gymnastics “materially inhibits these women’s ability to participate in their sport.”

Source: The Guardian March 16, 2017 20:26 UTC