From the 60 Minutes Archive: Aly Raisman speaks out about sexual abuse

In 2017, the gold medalist spoke to 60 Minutes about the trials -- and triumphs -- of her gymnastics career. cbsn.ws/37dW8Fd
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[@alicejones1984]

“You’re angry.” NO FREAKING DUH SHE’S ANGRY. What an astute observation. This whole mess makes me livid

[@studio107bgallery4]

Yes I agree, of course she’s angry, What an insensitive statement.

[@sharonsekhon9475]

it's a crummy interview. she saves it by being Aly Raisman, but the interviewer comes off as surface.

[@DanceDaily]

me too, and where is the REAL CHANGE? the victims asked for an investigation of the Olympics and the FBI who ignored them... where is this investigation?

[@marcushamner5994]

Aly Raisman is a beast! This is worth watching. I saw “Athlete A” last year and Defying Gravity too. My heart goes out to all of the girls. This always gives me the feels seeing stories like this. It breaks my heart🥺❤️🙏🏾

[@jimininakyeopta5323]

Love the Defying Gravity series

[@BonnieDragonKat]

Read the books The Girls, Break the Fall, and What a Girl's Worth. If you want to know about the abuse, read Chalked Up.

[@terriwerning3477]

“Why didn’t you come forward earlier?” The most ignorant question you can ask. Obviously the victim does not feel safe coming forward.

[@seans9149]

I can't have a conversation with you since you brought yourself low by calling me or my comments ingredient.

[@SOS-ct9mv]

They have to ask because it's an interview and morons sitting at home are going to ask the same question. And that's what journalists are supposed to do ask an uncomfortable questions.

[@BonnieDragonKat]

If you were a member of the national team during this time, if you said you were hurt, sick, or pointed fingers at a coach, your career was done. Gymnasts were kicked out of the gym and gaslighted or threatened.

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

She knows what questions he was going to ask.

[@gingerhiser7312]

It was because he made them trust him by his faux kindness to get them to drop their guard.

[@jamessmith7909]

Predators almost always are in the "trusted" members of the family, church, school or sports arena. Grooming is very common with S.A.C.Y (Sexually aggressive children and youths), that later become adults. Teaching children what uncomfortable touching is, and listening to concerns early on, can make a world of difference in those youths lives.

[@totalnewb123]

And also execution to those scumbags that take advantage of these kids. I know that seems extreme but I’m done with letting these pedos get get away.

[@kennyb1588]

@@totalnewb123 execution is too good for them I say castration without anesthesia and then life long prison sentence

[@dare98]

Aly you have so much courage! Thank you for protecting and caring for girls and future athlete you might never meet before. Thank you for standing up for what is right because it took so long for anyone to do so!

[@njhawksworth1588]

Sadly, most people assume sexual abuse is most likely to come from strangers. In fact it's overwhelmingly likely to come from someone who knows the child. Over 90% of abuse is committed by father, stepfather, mom's boyfriend, grandfather, uncles, brothers, family friends, teachers, coaches or religious leaders. Yes it's difficult to admit and accept that someone you know and trust is a danger to your child but that is the reality.

[@pilar9247]

These abusers are disgusting. USA Olympic coach John Geddert died on Thursday afternoon of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, hours after being charged with two dozen crimes including sexual assault, human trafficking, lying to a peace officer and racketeering. I hope these ladies find peace and justice. They need to reform the sport to protect the athletes

[@NurseMickiLea]

Everyone needs to remember that it isn’t only being alone with a male. It is being alone with an adult period. Male or Female they can be a predator.

[@alexchin6887]

Yeah. Every new female teacher thinks it’s another night at the bars smh. These are kids hun

[@CJ-mn6iw]

@Petersen Unfortunately very true. Can be both.

[@njhawksworth1588]

It does sometimes happen, but mostly all sexual predators are men. I would be far more concerned about an adult men.

[@lynnhexler-haan3357]

@@njhawksworth1588 Look at the statistic's & conviction of female's. It is frightening but the sentences are not as aggressive as the men. Appalling all round however...

[@MarleneMeier]

More people/children need to know about grooming...

[@creating1_c1999]

That won't do anything if people aren't willing protect these children and adhere to the rules they swear to uphold.

[@MrCph2200]

Alt Raisman, you have always been such a true role model, fierce competitor and extremely impressive gymnast, but the extreme courage and the way you have stood up for this issue is even MORE impressive and admirable than everything else you’ve done and accomplished!! 💪💪💪

[@kimwaddell4577]

It took courage for Aly Raiseman and more then 150 others to come forward

[@heatherwicker9990]

It isn’t about men treating women for issues. There are a lot of great male doctors who would never do this. USAG is fully culpable and should admit it and end the reign of USAG. We need a program that is all about the athletes well being. Procedures should never be done without it being in a sterile place and with 2-3 witnesses to back up the procedure.

[@JessicaChastainFan]

Aly Raisman is a top champion in the sport, and in life!

[@witeyt3571]

how can you do that to little girls

[@JB11334]

It’s gymnastics in general. This is evidence that the behavior at the top works its way down. You can not speak up at any gym about coaches the way they speak and teach children. I have had to at 2 gyms that we left. Coaches need to coach with out being mean, sarcastic, hurtful, grabbing children firmly. My husband and refused to let our daughter be groomed to be abused physically and emotionally. We have spoken to coaches and owners about behavior. Even the girls start to act out. It’s very sad. Most parents don’t say anything because they want their daughters to succeed in gymnastics.

[@cristinamora7791]

Parents talk to your child about abuse, approach, educate them. Make a family team, make them strong and confident. Build trust with your child then no one will have the guts to hurt them. Parents....pay attention and do your job !

[@ASCENDANTGAMERSAGE]

Unless the parents are the abusers. It's really something schools must teach.

[@creating1_c1999]

She's an unsung hero. I don't think people give her the respect she is due for that amazing performance in Rio. That silver is worth more than gold, for a comeback kid.

[@katrinalynn6]

athletes should never treated in a hotel room ever

[@Dobviews]

They did speak up!!! All the way back to the 90s concerns were ignored about his behavior and others! Stop blaming the victims!!! JFC

[@palecompass3598]

Aly is an amazing athlete and a champion. Her speaking out and promoting awareness, makes her a true hero.

[@bg9217]

Words can't describe the outrage I feel for L.N. & all the people that knew he was a monster, men and WOMEN!! And let it go on & on & on Michigan U. !!!!! I had a similar experience with a doctor in NYC so I didn't pay my bill. Several months later when his secretary called to collect my payment, I said I will send my boyfriend with the money & he will pay the doctor in person, or you can write down bill is paid, because you know what he did you work for him. She sent a receipt bill is paid!! I was 18 in college so I didn't turn him in. Today I would have, but I'm an adult now, it's hard when you're a teenager. Give these girls a break!! He's the monster they're the HEROS. 😘❤️👋😘❤️👋🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎖️🎖️🎖️

[@traciebolton1951]

Love you and all the amazing athletes that these people hurt.

[@terriwerning3477]

Grooming is the ultimate of deception and takes years to unravel and sort out.

[@psu952]

“You are angry”. Well obviously she’s angry, what a ignorant thing to say

[@tonyaferrii33]

Maggie was robbed because she spoke up first

[@dmmchugh3714]

Male physicians should never be allowed to treat women. This issue does not only apply to young girls. Once an abuser, always an abuser. The medical profession does not seem to police its own.

[@missmoxie9188]

My pulmonologist and GI physicians are both male. My GI physician is the best in the state so I think I’ll keep going to him. So are men only supposed to have access to the best GI physician in the state?

[@njhawksworth1588]

That's not true. My gf has a female primary care doctor but a male endocrinologist and a male therapist. She thinks all are amazing. Girls should be taught to speak out if they feel uncomfortable and parents should accompany them to appointments. Adult women can bring a friend or request a chaperone if they are comfortable with that.

[@joanhoffmann871]

At least not young girls. Or teens, at least those under 18.

[@DanceDaily]

well said that THIS, speaking out and protecting other girls, is MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANY OLYMPIC MEDAL YOU COULD EVER WIN. YES!

[@digiaotearoa5897]

Well said Aly

[@titocris4746]

Aly Raisman is a strong and beautiful woman. 💪🏼

[@shahwilloughby4603]

It makes me beyond furious when you see Nassar in Court. He has that "poor me" pathetic look on his face.

[@Adagiowellness]

Sis he say, "being so outspoken.." He victim shamed her like self advocating is a bad thing. Terrible !

[@meepk633]

USAG should have been dissolved. Create a new nonprofit org. Have it governed by a board which is elected by an athlete union. The only way to make sure that the athletes are put first is to have athletes calling the shots. You can have a democratically controlled, radically transparent elite gymnastics program.

[@They.Call.Me.Nicole34]

Of course she's angry! Can you blame her?!?!?.... these girl's deserve justice! I love Aly! ❤️ keep singing hard baby!!.... ❤

[@cztober3085]

What a monster. These poor girls / women

[@timothyduffy889]

Similar to the woman in this video, have you ever been used as a disposable sex doll at church especially if you're a kid? If you have call Anderson and associates at 1-800-Its Time. Don't let the bad man get away with it, say something about it. Operator's are standing by so drop that dime at any time.

[@steveedward7572]

When you are talking $800,000,000 and life in prison. So you are not beyond being questioned.

[@DanceDaily]

"USA GYMNASTICS" NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!!!!!!!!!! parents, never put your kids into their abusive system

[@DanceDaily]

don't trust 'safe sport' the women said on video that 'safe sport' is not objective, it's NOT SAFE.

[@Mkaela90]

So brave

[@DanceDaily]

ALY RAISMAN I ADMIRE HONOR AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wadewilson8011]

This aged well.😂😂😂

[@PeteDavidson-yl3ps]

First off, NONE of these girls or young women were virgins, there was NO rape involved only abuse so let all the Parents sideline and admit their daughters didn't go to confession at church. Next, these girls were in so much competition with and against each other there was really never a Sister to Sister talk until the ME TOO movement allowed for it.

[@melissahedrick1318]

Unfortunately the girls are pushed beyond normal functionality and yes those "treatments" provide a physiological relief that can be understood in sexual education. There are extreme health benefits from sexual activity but these girls are too young to be exposed to it and SHOULD NOT be pushed so hard to the point of pain. This is the base of the problem !!!!!!!! No he should not have done that but also the girls should not have needed to see a doctor in the first place.

[@seans9149]

That is right, where were the parents? They wanted the gold medals.

[@uwcb1]

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@bethanymclean2136]

Parents weren't allowed at the Karolyi Ranch, which is where a lot of the abuse happened. Also he got away with abusing girls while their parents were in the room, so please stop blaming the parents. USAG, Larry Nassar, the Karolyis, and the coaches who encouraged silence and compliance over safety are the only ones to blame.

[@mckendraray4341]

What do her parents have to do with this? Parents weren't allowed on the Karolyi ranch and she was separated from her mom and dad during the 2012 games. All places and times where she was abused and that's just to name a few, such as international meets. Also, I'm almost certain her mother didn't like the idea when Aly went a tried for her second Olympic games because she didn't like what the sport was doing to her daughter. Given that, you seriously think her parents would have looked the other way if they found out she was being sexually abused all for the sake of her earning a gold medal? Really, that's disgusting. I'm sure her parents, as well as many others if these gymnasts, have blamed themselves constantly for never knowing what had gone on with their daughters when they were training.

[@marcushamner5994]

It’s not the parents fault. They did their best. As mentioned above the comments, , parents were not allowed at the Karolyi ranch, so the slient treatment about their abuse is on USAG and the Karolyi’s.

[@seans9149]

@@mckendraray4341 I believe I missed understood I never said that the parents looked the underway. I am saying they should’ve done more, asking and looking more carefully. I am one of seven kids in our family. And yes, four of us played sports. Our parents asked us many questions about all activities in the locker room, particularly about the coaches and school physicians; mom, nothing got passed by her if even some we did not want to answers, but she went around. Parents needed to do a better finding. Thank you for your comment and note!

[@zmitch88]

Floor routine..

[@BrooklynsFineAss]

Where gabby?

[@nicolebrown5987]

With all of the hate and bullying social media trolls and haters put Gabby through, I can't blame her for not speaking. She's the first woman of color to win Gold in the AA and team final..the first always goes through hell...I think in the future she'll come forward.

[@steveedward7572]

It pays alot more.

[@chrissy9153]

Too bad the 2020 olympics are postponed

[@steveedward7572]

Just go to another doctor.

[@jyklai98]

Wait is she going for another olympics!?

[@Karabeara99]

No. This was recorded in 2017 before she retired.

[@ttp519]

She nice.sexual abuse broadly go away

[@zmitch88]

Whatever it is. ♥️✔️😇

[@zmitch88]

It was too damn hard

[@hotboy80baby18]

I don't believe her

[@raghuvenkatesan6792]

Lol is this even true?

[@alannadargan739]

Yes. Nassar has been sentenced for his crimes.

[@raghuvenkatesan6792]

@@alannadargan739 ah I see, you just can't be sure if accusations are true anymore

[@alannadargan739]

@@raghuvenkatesan6792 that attitude is unfortunately why people, both men and women, are statistically hesitant to come forward.

[@raghuvenkatesan6792]

@@alannadargan739 you know what's funny, me, and most ppl I know would have believed most sexual assault accusations before #metoo. After this movement, the reliability of accusations has gone down

[@alannadargan739]

@@raghuvenkatesan6792 that’s ridiculous. Women came forward with their traumas that were hidden by powerful men and have been proven to be true and you’re LESS likely to believe victims? Interesting.