Gymnastics coach Maggie Haney was accused of verbally and emotionally abusing athletes
through the 2016 Olympics, has been suspended by USA Gymnastics for a period of eight years for verbal and emotional abuse of athletes.
“The independent hearing panel — comprised of three members of the gymnastics community, including an attorney, a club owner, and a former national team athlete — found that Ms. Haney violated the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethical Conduct, Safe Sport Policy, and other policies,” the organization said in the statement.
A ruling document from the hearing said Haney failed “to provide a safe, positive and healthy environment with a culture of trust and empowerment,” the Southern California News Group reported.
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