Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Aly Raisman became a symbol of strength for survivors as she spoke out against her abuser Larry Nassar last year. Now she's standing with women who accuse former USC gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall of sexual misconduct
Raisman joined dozens of Tyndall's former patients Tuesday at the California state capitol. They're rallying in support of a state bill that would extend the statute of limitations in the reporting of sexual assault or misconduct by a doctor at a student health center.The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1510, would give survivors of sexual assault another year to file civil claims, according to the bill's author, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes.
— kcranews April 23, 2019 "Respectfully, I ask that you appoint a special prosecutor to investigate all contributing causes of this horrific disaster, so this can be identified, understood and prevented from ever happening again," Raisman said."And I ask that you empower the victims of abuse to become survivors of abuse, by enacting AB 1510, providing a one-year window for victims of Tyndall to take action against their abuser and have their day in court," she said.
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