I don’t see how you can conclude anything else after hearing about this cover-up.
… the Indianapolis Star reports that while USA Gymnastics was sorting out what to do with Nassar, it was simultaneous helping the doctor create a cover story for his absence.
After Nichols made her report, Nassar was removed from contact with the national team. …
Rather than go with the truth—namely, telling people that Nassar was under investigation for child sexual abuse—or simply saying nothing at all, USA Gymnastics agreed to help Nassar offer a respectable excuse for his absence at gymnastics events in 2015. …
Report: USA Gymnastics Helped Cover For Larry Nassar’s Absences During Investigation
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