Years After Sex Abuse Scandal Rocked USA Gymnastics, A Young Athlete Says "It Happened Again"

Sean Gardner, a gymnastics coach who trained elite young girls, will be in federal court in Mississippi on Monday for a change of plea hearing after facing 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children. He initially pleaded not guilty.

Years After Sex Abuse Scandal Rocked USA Gymnastics, A Young Athlete Says "It Happened Again"

TL;DR

  • Gymnastics coach Sean Gardner faces 12 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children.
  • Gardner trained elite young girls.
  • He is scheduled for a change of plea hearing in federal court in Mississippi.
  • Gardner initially pleaded not guilty.