Abortion is healthcare. Like every medical decision, it is complicated & nuanced & never taken lightly - by the person performing it or the one receiving it. But no matter the reason, no matter whether you or I would make the same choice, it is none of the government’s business.
Forever inspired by Simone, Makayla, Maggie, and Aly for representing hundreds of athletes who are fighting for justice on an act that could have been prevented if those in charge did their jobs. This should have never happened.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles testifies before Senate on the FBI’s handling of the Larry Nassar investigation: “I blame Larry Nassar and I also blame an entire system that enabled and perpetuated his abuse.” https://t.co/NnBvFIpHeh
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she felt “pressured” by the FBI to consent to Larry Nassar’s plea deal: “The agent diminished the significance of my abuse and made me feel my criminal case wasn't worth pursuing.” https://t.co/YHUSzUaE1V
Gymnast Maggie Nichols blasts FBI's handling of the Larry Nassar investigation in opening statement: "The survivors of Larry Nassar have a right to know why their well-being was placed in jeopardy by these individuals who chose not to do their jobs." https://t.co/YHUSzUaE1V
Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney: “What is the point of reporting abuse if our own FBI agents are going to take it upon themselves to bury that report in a drawer? They had legal legitimate evidence of child abuse and did nothing.” https://t.co/dMaqk49xWH
U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney begins her testimony at hearing on FBI's handling of Larry Nassar investigation: "What I'm trying to bring to your attention today is something incredibly disturbing and illegal." https://t.co/dMaqk49xWH
"How much is a little girl worth?"
In emotional opening remarks at Senate hearing on FBI's handling of Larry Nassar investigation, U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles urges accountability: "We have been failed and we deserve answers." https://t.co/NnBvFIpHeh