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Child-abuse scandal-hit USA Gymnastics board members quit after Olympic Committee threat
Students at Michigan State University protest against the school's handling of allegations of sexual abuse by former coach Larry Nassar

THE remaining members of the USA Gymnastics board of directors have said they will resign following a threat from the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to decertify the organisation.

The USOC’s ultimatum followed the sentencing of child-molesting gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, who assaulted at least 150 girls and young women over 25 years.

Nassar had worked as a USA Gymnastics trainer and doctor since 1986. More than 150 women made victim-impact statements during his week-long sentencing hearing.

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