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Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert kills himself after felony charges, including human trafficking, sexual assault
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Former USA Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, hours after he was charged with two dozen crimes stemming from allegations that he physically, emotionally and sexually abused gymnasts under his care.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed that Geddert took his own life Thursday afternoon, calling his death a tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved.
Michigan state police confirmed that Geddert s body was found at an interstate highway rest stop at 3:24 p.m. ET.
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John Geddert suicide was an ‘escape from justice’ says furious gymnast ‘abused’ by Olympic team coach
Updated: 26 Feb 2021, 13:52
A GYMNAST who says she was abused by Olympic team coach John Geddert has claimed his suicide was an escape from justice .
The 63-year-old, who led the 2012 US women s Olympic gymnastics team, killed himself after
being charged with human trafficking and sexual assault.
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Former athlete Sarah Klein says Geddert s suicide was an escape from justice Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Michigan state officials confirmed to WLNS that the coach died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday.
Furious athlete Sarah Klein claims his suicide is an admission of guilt , reports CNN.
Olympics gymnastics coach kills himself after charges
John Geddert was supposed to appear in an Eaton County court, near Lansing. His body was found at a rest area along Interstate 96
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, authorities said.
John Geddert was supposed to appear in an Eaton County court, near Lansing. His body was found at a rest area along Interstate 96, according to state police. No other details were immediately released.