John Geddert, who coached the 2012 US Olympic women s gymnastics team, was found dead after being charged with 24 felonies in connection with the abuse of young gymnasts, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
The 63-year-old was facing charges that included human trafficking, criminal sexual conduct and lying to a peace officer, a release from Ms Nessel s office read.
Mr Geddert had been expected to turn himself in and be arraigned later today.
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USA gymnast coach John Geddert has been found dead.(Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports/CNN) My office has been notified that the body of John Geddert was found late this afternoon after taking his own life. This is a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved, Ms Nessel said in a statement.
Former U.S. Olympics coach Geddert charged with human trafficking
Staff Reporter | Feb 25, 2021 03:46 PM EST
Former U.S. Olympics coach Geddert charged with human trafficking (Photo : REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
(Reuters) - Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert, who had ties to disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar, has been charged with multiple felonies including human trafficking and sexual assault, according to court documents.
The criminal charges filed in a Michigan court against the 63-year-old Geddert, who was coach of the women s team that won gold at the 2012 Olympics, consist of 20 counts of human trafficking and one count each of first-degree sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, criminal enterprise and lying to a police officer.
MattGush/iStockBy MARLENE LENTHANG, ABC News(NEW YORK) Former USA gymnastics coach John Geddert, who led the 2012 U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team to win
A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar killed himself Thursday, hours after being charged with turning his Michigan gym into a hub of human trafficking by coercing girls to train and then abusing them.