Gymnasts testify in front of Senate on Larry Nassar abuse

Gymnasts testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

[@margauss]

If elite gymnastics have been failed by the system I can not imagine how many children have been too. I am shaking with sadness.

[@youGooglin]

Shaking with sadness? Sounds like you are letting this evil make you yet another of its helpless victims. Shaking with anger, indeed, Righteous anger, would likely be a more positive, solution producing state of being. You are not helpless. You can add your voice, & Probably that of several of your friends to any of these here you agree with, if you choose not to be helpless.

[@amberdavis5311]

Probably not as many as you think bc money's at the top, not the bottom

[@banixoidle]

Countless upon countless of children have been molested by adults who ALWAYS have the power over children. Countless children report child abuse and countless allegations have been swept under the rug.

[@rainbowmocasin1]

All

[@LaPureDick]

Es ESTADOS UNIDOS, es bastante normal que en ese país existan asesinos seriales y abusadores de niños, por décadas se sabe que en ese país se crean los peores depredadores. Ese país nunca cambiará, y de ahí siempre vendrán más y más asesinos seriales y abusadores, Estados Unidos es un nido de depredadores, no sé por qué el FBI quiere ocultar algo que todo mundo ya sabe.

[@donniea6086]

Anyone accused of child abuse needs to be suspended immediately until a full and complete investigation is done very simple !!! This is disgusting

[@jamie_mask_west]

Well no. Innocent until proven guilty, not guilty until proven innocent. I agree this is disgusting, but no matter what you’re accused of I cannot support punishment before a trial

[@eilenekellogg7017]

Yea well when it comes to citizens ,we are guilty untill proven innocent. Why is that?

[@9thchamber499]

Unfortunately, a full investigation will never happen. Not until we get rid of these corrupt politicians who are guarding the gate.

[@Clementine_D]

At the MINIMUM they CANNOT be permitted near vulnerable CHILDREN!!!

[@samaelmartinus3273]

🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 until they say it about u.

[@mcl6406]

These women have already publicly testified about this before. We need to hear from the people who did nothing to stop this abusive doctor all these years. We need a real investigation, not theatrics.

[@JoeKrol]

Bingo!!!! I’m glad the ladies when asked told them that the organization the government set up was useless.

[@christyramosortiz]

You hear they’ve been asking for this forever… people are trying to sweep it under the rug to no avail!

[@mbtvalli]

Exactly. These women don’t need platitudes and congrats at this point. They demand ACTION and REAL JUSTICE.

[@aintplayinggames7086]

The FBI has always been full of s@%t. They are parasites in the government in my opinion.

[@HB-ey2dk]

Yep. It's just a show they're putting on, constantly making the women speak and not those responsible. To make it seem like they're doing something while making these girls relive this nightmare.

[@clc7763]

The cover up is a crime Prosecute the ones that ignored these girls

[@index7989]

What did you expect, it's fairly evident that every fabric of high society (worldwide) is intertwined with paedophilia. Jeffrey Epstein proved what we all feared; our world-wide leaders, governmental bodies, charities, law enforcement, media are all controlled by a cabal of paedophiles and truly evil people. Nothing will change because the system is rotten to the core.

[@clc7763]

@@index7989 the congress questioning them, make me sick

[@index7989]

@@clc7763 will anything change. Nope because you better believe that some people in Congress are paedophiles and/or want to protect the whole infrastructure that's been built to abuse children. Why else was the DoJ not present. It's all for the media hype.

[@titanbuck7]

@@index7989 it will change because it is coming to light. Do NOT tolerate this. Make a scene.

[@titanbuck7]

@@index7989 Then call on the Highest Holy Arch Angels to bring justice to this situation.

[@mbtvalli]

So called “listening” is not enough. Don’t make these young women’s efforts be in vain. Heads should ROLL.

[@zen9571]

Many children die from pedifillia. It's big money. These senators are displaying fake outrage. Often those in power are afraid, complicit or don't care.

[@mbtvalli]

@@zen9571 yes, unfortunately you are correct. That hearing was such a display of condescension. Where was the outrage?

[@zen9571]

@@mbtvalli Grassley acts like he is so surprised by the lack of investigation. What a farce, he knows what goes on behind closed doors. Now the public is getting a small glimpse.

[@TengAi21]

All this reminds me of Christine Blasey Ford and her testimony against Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh, now holds one of the MOST powerful positions in the country, to further abuse women in general. Texas abortion law? Cruz and the rest of the Republicunts actively allow men like Larry Nassar to get away with stuff like this.

[@zen9571]

@@TengAi21 Your right the "Good ol boy's club", it's really gross. Some men never grow up, and feed off each other's perversions. They need real leadership, and they must be held accountable. Silence is a choice.

[@CarrieMiller755]

How many hearings and how many times do these women have to testify for the public about their abuse? It's insane that others haven't been locked up. Theses women were strong to just get to that level in their sport, and then had to be strong again to testify over and over again. Disgusting. The enablers need to be held accountable. All survivors deserve justice, but these women have earned it 10x over.

[@phillyirishlass6513]

@Carrie Miller, Amen. I am in tears as my heart is breaking not only for the abuse that these Ladies had to endore but, to not have those who were supposed to protect them allow it to happen along with Government Agents & Agencies turning a blind eye and In Jesus Name I Pray for these Brave Women & that they see Justice is Harshly Served upon every single individual that had knowledge of this horrific abuse. Sen. Cruz is so Real & I believe that he will be taking immediate action as I hope that they all will pursue & see that Justice is done🙏🇺🇲🙏

[@torontocitizen6802]

It is clear that the USA is more interested in protecting child molesters.

[@LilyBecca]

💯

[@LaPureDick]

Es ESTADOS UNIDOS, es normal que en ese país existan asesinos seriales y abusadores de niños, por décadas se sabe que en ese país se crean los peores depredadores.

[@st7728]

The Democratic party protects their own.

[@Wolff13]

Unfortunately, I’m not holding my breath for the senate to hold people accountable; people need to go to jail.

[@AltaMay11]

Simone started crying everytime she had to get passed his name. Imagine having to put yourself back in the gym with all those reminders, see another Dr endorsed by the people who let a predator victimize you repeatedly. The stress of that must be ridiculous. Poor lady 💔

[@aintplayinggames7086]

Maybe that is why she did not perform at her best in Japan. It would have stressed me for sure.

[@AltaMay11]

@@aintplayinggames7086 they said the issue she was having can definitely be triggered and prolonged by stress and I can only imagine. Honestly everytime she steps into a gym or goes to therapy it's probably a ptsd field day. My heart literally breaks and the fact that no one is being held accountable makes me sooooo freaking mad. If our gold medalists get no justice what chance do normal people have

[@titanbuck7]

@@AltaMay11 time to demonstrate and March on Washington.

[@tedbarrow9856]

These young gymnasts not only been violated by Larry Nasar but by the system that suppose to protect them,so much for the FBI.

[@JoeKrol]

The “I” in FBI needs to be changed to Ineptitude.

[@scsmith4604]

I heard that the judge in the case told Nassar at his sentencing that instead of jail time the judge should allow the fathers of all the victims 5 minutes alone in a room with him, but the judge said unfortunately that is against the law. That is too bad. That is exactly what should have happened. The same should go for the FBI agents who sat on this. This is just like the human trafficking that goes on and nothing is really addressed. Congress is too busy taking care of other businesses that they think is more important.

[@_S0urR0ses_]

It kills me how the law is all of a sudden such a concern when it’s the freaking criminal that broke the law for YEARS!!! How come a blind eye isn’t turned when it’s toward those who deserve it!!!

[@lordleo9047]

Mckayla’s conviction when she speaks is amazing

[@sittingindetroit9204]

When the DOJ refuses to even come to the hearing by the US Senate, you know it is just a dog and pony show.

[@aintplayinggames7086]

DOJ is Department of Just Us.

[@sydneyjohnson1336]

The most infuriating part about this was when one of the Senators said, "If and when we do something..." IF?!? Are you kidding me?! That right there PROVES that there's no certainty this will ever be dealt with. If that's your immediate response it shows you already have doubts in your mind that justice will come.

[@teresamorgan4529]

The senator immediately corrected herself.

[@sydneyjohnson1336]

@@teresamorgan4529 actually she didn't. In speaking of doing justice for these victims, she said, "You have played a big role, if and when we do, of making it happen," and then she ended her speech. There was no correction. I'm talking about the Senator at 44:10 who said she hopes and believes they will take action. She was trying to be kind to them, but using that kind of uncertain language is incredibly discouraging to women who have already waited six years for justice. If you tell an abuse victim "if" you receive justice, that just shows that you're already including the option in your mind that they won't. She should have stated strongly and emphatically, "We WILL take action on this immediately." That would not only bring true hope to these victims, but it would also put a healthy pressure on the other Senators to actually take action and fulfill their promises.

[@kathrync8632]

I caught that too. It is precisely THAT type of thing that continues to victimize all over again. I guarantee you that her "if and when" statement is what took the greatest toll on these gymnasts that day. After all of this time, after all of the testimonies... there is an IF??!!! What does that say to them?! AGAIN, their trauma is marginalized. THEY feel marginalized as people. They have been pleading to those in authority for years, "Please help us!" They finally get the ear of an entity they think will step up... and they hear "IF" It's devastating.

[@nazaretd]

Why are men in charge of cases like this? It is atrocious! I would like to know what the FBI agent was doing with his hands, when he was interviewing the little girl on the phone, and asking for such details, which should have been done in person and by a woman!

[@JoeKrol]

Not to mention they aren’t (by law I believe) permitted to question a minor without a parent present.

[@asparagus5428]

There's nothing not run by men. That's why "we" barely investigate and prosecute CSA and r, at all. That's why every time a woman tells her story comedians do a belittlement routine and men show up with full name in the media to shout "not all men" and "we don't have the facts, she's probably lying for attention, that's how women are". That's why we live in a pornified culture and why the Google men delete any mention of the "s. trade" using the words that correctly describe it that was the end of this sentence. It happens to me every day. They don't allow the mention of the words that simply denote it.

[@dgexpressllc7450]

That is true - I would be livid if I were the parent and found out my child was interrogated for child abuse by ANYONE and I was not present- especially if it pertains to someone in power that was close to my child! The interrogators should be removed IMMEDIATELY without pay and should not be allowed to work for the FBI (or any similar position) again! I am sure if the parents were involved in the initial interrogation, the FBI probably wouldn't have taken their sweet time or even consider hiding the facts!

[@johnherouvis7676]

I'm proud of these girls for what they did it took a lot of guts.

[@sandyangel4243]

These young ladies a great representation of Americans. It takes great bravery to do this. Give them justice. It is your duty.

[@nicolasdelaforge7420]

The whites, too, shall pass - perhaps sooner than other tribes. Continue to contaminate your bed and you will one night suffocate in your own waste' - Chief Seattle I think we all know what 'waste' means. It's time that America sees the contaminated bed that it is! The authorities are still concealing and allowing massive abuse, right now. A true terrorist country. This young lady needs to be the future of America. She's absolutely world class.

[@blinksstayfresh2524]

Lol

[@maudturnbull4290]

All they ask for is JUSTICE

[@RiaSwiftHealing]

These young ladies are a tribute to young ladies, not Americans. Americans failed them..

[@sandyangel4243]

@@RiaSwiftHealing the corrupt government fail them not the people. Big difference

[@tomjoad9704]

Who are the creeps giving thumbs-down to this? They are incredibly brave for speaking up.

[@aintplayinggames7086]

Progressives and some liberals mostly.

[@venusandathena]

Maybe they dislike what happened to them

[@tomjoad9704]

@@venusandathena Let's hope that's the case.

[@hannahmalmstrombabystrom2250]

I just looked at the dislikes and was like whooo who on earth ?

[@claucemicro1080]

I’d say those who don’t believe the senators but also creeps.

[@stevefine1704]

Our government needs to be taking all the agents to trials and imprisonment for life. These young women will live with the shame of what happened to them for the rest of their lives. Every agency of the American government needs to be cleaned up along with the rest of the swamp. SHAMEFUL. no justice.. no peace!

[@nicolasdelaforge7420]

The whites, too, shall pass - perhaps sooner than other tribes. Continue to contaminate your bed and you will one night suffocate in your own waste' - Chief Seattle I think we all know what 'waste' means. It's time that America sees the contaminated bed that it is! The authorities are still concealing and allowing massive abuse, right now. A true terrorist country. This young lady needs to be the future of America. She's absolutely world class.

[@bethbarber4391]

remember you cannot speak out against the FBI, hope they aren't targeted for telling the truth. all the agents that ignored this should be prosecuted or at least relieved of their positions

[@annetteyoutube742]

..including losing their pensions.

[@decur8]

So the senate makes a big show to make you think they care. They will do nothing. This needs to be heard in a court of law.

[@kennethconnolly6018]

Absolutely disgusting. The fact that this went on for so long and was brushed aside is horrific. God Bless these women and their courage for coming forward to save countless others.

[@LaPureDick]

Es ESTADOS UNIDOS, es normal que en ese país existan asesinos seriales y abusadores de niños, por décadas se sabe que en ese país se crean los peores depredadores. Ese país nunca cambiará.

[@keithj6251]

I don't know why but I was surprised that Senator Grassley wasn't more voiciferous. Hearing Senator Leahy ask the girls what kind of justice they wanted was ridiculous. If he doesn't know already he should resign his seat.

[@RiaSwiftHealing]

I think they should both resign .

[@Kathy-kr1sv]

It disgusts me that these young women are put in this position Grateful that they are brave enough but saddened its needed They SHOULD have been protected IMMEDIATELY AFTER reporting the abuse Be strong beautiful girls 💙💜❤

[@dollytoyz7]

This breaks my heart in a million Pieces! How could so many turn a blind eye to what this young girls went through! ACCOUNABILITY FOR EVERY PERSON WHO SAID AND DID NOTHING FOR SO LONG!

[@sbarter]

Why are they asking them thngs like "when will justice be served and what does accountability look like?" We have laws in place... its almost like they are bargaining with them. What can we do to push this under the rug for the 800th time.

[@jmcdermott40]

Yeah that's nice and all for them to say "We'll do something about this", "Thing's will change", etc. Things should have changed the day there was an accusation put forward that Nasar was abusing young girls on the national gymnastics team that proudly represents us in the Olympics and in worldwide competitions. The safety of these young girls should have been the number one priority, and everyone around them, especially the FBI, failed. Every single adult involved should have put their full effort in reporting these abuses and getting the word out that there were children being harmed. Why are they making these women, who have already been through so much, testify for action against these FBI agents when they should have already been fired, and at the very least, made to serve time for their crimes? This is all words. There has been no action up until now, and I worry that there won't be.

[@ladedalounge]

You young woman are opening many eyes, your bravery will never be forgotten. Thank you, you all are making a difference to humanity.

[@dianecaldwell6186]

These are very brave ladies. Every single person who tried to protect their abuser or brush this under the rug should also be accountable.

[@richardherring8220]

Oh how I long for the good ole days when Larry Nassar would have been publicly strung up and castrated as a deterrent to the horrible abuse he inflected upon these young women and countless others !!

[@Midway2RealityASMR]

Hopefully the inmates have word on his crimes. They don’t look too lightly on child and women abusers.

[@bobjohnson3528]

There's probably an underage athlete alone with a team doctor right now cause the parents or coaches or the people who profit off sport are afraid to lose their spot, but whose protecting these kids? Someone needs to protect these kids

[@shellbeechey6762]

Their should be a nurse at all times in the room during any examination. Well done ladies 💖

[@keithslade9379]

TWO nurses

[@MichaelCTruth]

Amen.

[@theresa1591]

That's what I find insane he should've never been allowed to be alone in the room with those girls!!

[@taylors445]

The craziest thing about this case for me was that he did his abuse in plain sight. He did it with the victims own parents in the room. He was so confident in the fact that he could get away with his abuse and unfortunately for a lot of years he was right. No one wanted to question this “amazing doctor”. This pillar of the community who was kept there by the institutions that enabled his abuse to continue. If anyone would have listen to the victims who reported him back in the 90’s, he would have never gotten to the status he was at. That status emboldened him to abuse hundreds. The fact that even the FBI was more concerned about not tainting the 2016 Olympics with a investigation into one of its most prominent doctors, just confirms to me that even they were more concerned with medals and money over the gymnast who made it possible. The lead investigator on the FBI case was offered a job by USA gymnastics. How is that not a conflict of interest? I can’t believe it’s taken this long just to prove that yes there was a cover up, when it was so obvious to everyone that looked into the facts of this case back when Nassar was originally sentenced.

[@YIKESMF]

Historically Dr's can abuse even while in the presence of a nurse, even a parent.

[@TRISTENIKAIKA1]

its great that people are commending their bravery, but does anyone else feel they should also be filled with rage to get this system that failed them fixed and the people prosecuted? I just wish i saw these senators making plans to fix things moving forward instead of just talking.

[@JoeKrol]

All talk and photo ops. I fear nothing will happen.

[@silviavas1]

This happen not only in USA but in every county in the world ….hope those other have the courage of these girls

[@ev1533]

I had wondered why Simone needing to take a mental health break this year but now I get it. God this is all messed up.

[@scottgannontv9239]

I love aly. She shouldn't have to keep repeating herself over and over again. They all deserve justice. .!!. Periodddddd. Young girls lives matter !!

[@maudturnbull4290]

This is what molester do they get job where children are in abundance and nothing is done about it.

[@maudturnbull4290]

I agree with answer that Aly gave.

[@maudturnbull4290]

Mckayla and Aly is right

[@mbtvalli]

Aly is a boss

[@lisabacon8446]

God bless her saying "I support you, I believe you" that's what these girls needed but they were let down by our system who swore to protect them, fortunately for the younger generation now they have remarkable women such as ty these who will make sure they're protected, just breaks my heart what it cost them to be those people

[@memestergodboi2603]

The fbi should be brought to justice for this hanis act

[@fredpennington6180]

These Witnesses, should have their Therapy Paid by the United States Government; or, re-reimbursement to the families for their expenses!! Prosecutions alone are not enough!!!

[@thomasthumim7630]

America have a couple things that need to be addressed 1. Why can't a gymnist choose their own coach and physician? 2.. what made they think that mix gender trainer without supervision is a good idea? 3. Why does the parents believe that free range parenting is a good idea? 4. Why aren't the parents asking their children tough questions? 5.why aren't these minors given proper counseling and communicate the issues with their parents?

[@anairenemartinez165]

I remember a time when going to a party you were with a chaperone. Same reason gynecologists must have a female present when doing exams, abuse was addressed.

[@jolettahardman1543]

Watch the documentary "Athlete A" - it explains the culture of high level gymnastics

[@suelovescats]

And why the heck are coaches / trainers allowed to cup the buttocks of gymnast in their hand while hugging them after they get finished with a performance? I’ve seen this happen a lot over the years . It seems inappropriate to me to havre a grown man do this . I’ve seen girls turn their head and smile to the cameras when this has happened . I not sure why this has ever been seen as ok …….

[@annetteyoutube742]

I hope this is made into a movie so that the message can *really* get out there. End the movie with a PSA of how to report pedophiles.

[@janicechildress2952]

Bob Costas interviewed Aly, she has done Amazon Prime, Netflix. Athlete A. Few other docs too on the "Gymnastics", remember the Russian Couple?

[@williamparadis3058]

Courage in the Senate rarely comes from politicians - and here's another good example.

[@than0s948]

All politicians are spineless cowards, Democrat or Republican. Anyone who puts an effort of trust into them is an absolute clown.

[@nicholasm2239]

The fact that it took a Netflix documentary last year to kick this onto the floor should tell you all you need to know about politics in America.

[@israelimath883]

She is also a giant humanitarian for giving testimony. They all are ❤️

[@sallyheyns4835]

Most of the committee members couldn't have been more condesendimg. THAT'S ALL FOLKS!!

[@kathleengutmann3680]

I am 74 yrs old and was abused my husband of 53 yrs. I went the legal route, and my case was ignored, and he walks free today.

[@memestergodboi2603]

This is disgusting. I'm not proud of the leaders in America. This is unsuitable.

[@tenzinnordron9836]

This is just scratching the surface of FBI, etc., corruption + this has been public knowledge for quite awhile & only now is it getting any kind if governmental hearing/acknowledgement..

[@lggb3588]

May God bless all this women. They are all heroes

[@calliebear365]

This almost brought me to tears because i have been following this case for years and as a victim of asssult myself it touched a nerve the disgusting way the authorities handled it just hurts me i am so proud of all these amazing young women just hearing their stories is empowering so proud of them takes so much to tell your own story

[@sittingindetroit9204]

The Senators keep talking about their strength and those terrible people that did nothing and covered it up. When the ladies talked about the abuse still going on with the current system, there was little followup questions asking about the current system and it's failures........like so many hearings, it seems to be another show.....

[@disruptive_innovator]

We need to reconsider some of our most powerful agencies and organizations. Especially since they appear to be free from accountability. What on earth might be happening to millions more children? It is unthinkable.

[@donniea6086]

I hope to God these poor girls dont just get lip service!!!! Anyone that had anything to do with this disgusting display of abuse of power needs to be put under the prison !!

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Why did you have to bring God into this? If there really was a God, why did he allow this to happen in the first place? After all, isn't God all-knowing and all-mighty?

[@nextooperfect]

Witness courage at its finest! Regarding ALL in ANY position of POWER...whether home, church, employment, business, school, community, government...swift and firm individual and institutional accountability is critical! Strict oversight from more than one source, void of any conflict of interest, is requisite to stopping abuse before it even gets started. May the voices of TRUTH be triumphant!

[@gabsc3578]

My hat is off for this brave women.

[@thomasmurray2293]

FBI needs to be made accountable.... very disturbing.... future job opportunities has caused blind eyes in the truth of these matters.

[@ChemicalW6]

Courageous and heart wrenching testimonies. I hope some changes are made. Horrific to think of all of those girls suffering makes me feel sick. They are brave and they are speaking for the future athletes. I hope it’s taken seriously

[@thaddeusjanczewski1308]

The comments from those representatives are EMPTY!!!! and no one of "POWER" will be held accountable.

[@teenieteenez]

You go girls! You deserve justice & they all should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

[@ConservativeHippie420]

"All that is required for evil to triump is for good men to do nothing" is the saying but I think it's safe to say that you could replace men with people. It's up to good people of any gender to speak up.

[@yahudahthelionking6190]

I would recommend investigating every person in this courtroom here today also. These questions are as if child molestation is a new thing to the world when it’s not.😳

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

It's the same with bullying in schools. Bullying within schools has been happening for decades. The only reason the government is now taking action is because of murders and suicides due to bullying. I guess that's how life is. We wait until things get out of hand and then action is taken.

[@casaAndaluciaTaos]

JUST DO YOUR JOB! Congress We are tired of waiting for YOU to do something! Defund the FBI

[@tenzinnordron9836]

Well, that won't happen. The FBI has collected evidence of dirt on every even slightly bent "important" person.

[@casaAndaluciaTaos]

@@tenzinnordron9836 exactly…. Defund the FBI

[@ears9506]

I have seen this same type of abuse before and didn't recognize it for what it was. I am now aware. Thank you all for your bravery.

[@igorvrabel14]

Why the prejudice by the Senator ? It is all absurdity by the entire US federal government

[@janceleste]

These senators for the most part with the exception of a few are condescending, I especially take offense with the females because they SHOULD know better ! They are all in positions of power just like Nassar was , I wonder how much they really understand what this type of abuse and trauma does to your psyche and how crippling it is for the rest of your life

[@MikeHunt-gy6lc]

Can you imagine if every young woman in this country were as intelligent, courageous and dignified as these? I feel so proud of them as I watch this.

[@janicechildress2952]

Any best practices childhood setting, including sports organizations and facilities, should have at least two Supervising Adults at all times, in all halls, with strict restroom rules. Abusers stay under the radar because they CAN. Sick, insecure, powerseeker sociopaths must not be tolerated.

[@jillcooper6371]

I have been trying to hold the religion I was raised accountable for 40 years. You can't say a victim matters then dismiss the off hand!

[@janicechildress2952]

Abuse cases Not getting any better, college campus stories still unnecessarily heard of too often. Your courageous perseverance is respected. I'm sure your work has made a difference.😇

[@nancydc9422]

Blessings to all these young ladies

[@8TheOry]

Aly Raisman did a great job. Very well spoken and on point. Well done👏

[@spiderlily4386]

When will one of these guys say, "We are going to get these horrible people starting RIGHT NOW." ?

[@aeryinaviolet]

Thank you so much to these brave girls for sharing their horrific stories to these callous, ridiculous men

[@fandavidbeckham]

How is this possible in your country? More than 300 abuses and during several years with no reaction during such a long period. For me this is unbelievable. One could think we talking of Afghanistan, no we are talking of USA. This is not the greatest country in the world. Where is FBI, the USAG or USOC?

[@mitchya7990]

Expect several FBI agents to submit their resignations after this.

[@monicarodriguez9797]

But no they need to serve time for covering the of the crime

[@charmainewu5493]

Thank you to all the survivors for your perseverance and resilient strength in making the choice to speak up and continue speaking up - I am certain millions of other survivors feel less alone, more empowered, and your efforts to fight for justice for so long will most definitely not be in vain.

[@giannettigregoria6351]

Demand: Mandatory Chaperones for Treatment and interviews Zero Tolerance

[@doriskrieger9263]

Bless all of you young women. I do admire your courage.

[@maureen684]

The one comment made by Sen. Feinstein, sticks in my mind because she stated it more than once was, “if and when…” What did she mean, if and when they get something done? These young women have already spent years waiting and petitioning for the organizations to have charges filed against them. They should have their therapy paid for by Nassau and the organizations who ignored them and other monies to be paid to the women or organizations these women choose.

[@cherylsmith1659]

Exactly my thoughts. Sen Feinstein sat across the table in her office listening while these distraught young ladies cried their hearts out having to recount their horrific experiences. How is it possible that she matter of factly, in a dead pan voice, responded with “if and when?” What a heartless disgusting woman!

[@adrianodimarafino1168]

To all these amazing and strong women that stood up in court and denounced this monster Larry Nassar, I am sorry is too little, I am ashamed to be a young man, knowing that a man did that to you all and can potentially do that to someone else’s daughter. When a person does that to you, he is a pathetic coward and not a man. At 32, I have promised myself to always listen and not question when a woman says something like that, it has to be true and it must be immediately taken seriously, a woman would never jeopardize her integrity by publicly saying she was abused if it wasn’t true. Thank god some of us are raised decently by our parents. I cried when I watched this video, I was horrified. I pray for your continued strength in womanhood.

[@brantcunningham4333]

Tragic dare election of duty wonder how much money it cost them for them to not do their job. I can only imagine there's money to be made off of these girls from the organizations that spring up on the backs of their talent

[@eawil-sunart]

This is hearing has not only helped me personally but has reminded me of how our country used to be and perhaps has the ability to be unified again . I miss our country . I miss it bad !!!! Please let these beautiful souls be the beacon of hope we all need !!! Love to you all!!!! And thank you!!!!

[@monicarodriguez9797]

This is been Happening for decades and decades

[@tammyk9772]

I Love you girls so much! God bless you for being so brave and strong! I can't even imagine how hard this has been and traumatizing, that I am bawling for you! The fact that you are so publically enduring something so traumatic in front of our leaders, who seem so unsympathetic. This must be almost as traumatizing as the actual abuse! I am so ashamed of our leaders, and I am so so sorry to you, our beautiful children! You deserve and will get the greatest rewards in Heaven! I love you so dearly and praying for you! God bless you!

[@maryannseiber721]

The FBI agents should be held accountable & I hope they have been. This is sickening.

[@bcc7777]

You ladies are brave! We need to address this issue all over young people's sports, girls and boys! We know it's happening and need to start holding these sick people accountable! If you're abused by someone SPEAK OUT! We will all be here for you!

[@monicarodriguez9797]

But it is hard,this young athlete have been working hard since they were kids to make it into nacional sports, and to put their life dream to become known in their sport and if they talk they will end their career

[@jenniferpena2183]

Sending each and every one of this children and young women prayers 🙏🙏🙏 that Justice be served Amen

[@stalain2000]

Good job ladies. Sorry this happened!

[@mashuflynn]

I am so Thankful to you girls for standing up for yourselves and trying to protect others. Each of you are the brave and I am sorry 😢 that you had to endure such wrongfulness. They all need to go to jail now. God bless you young woman and keep them protected. Amen

[@lisa4264]

Video time stamp at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1710">28:30</a>, comment from Mr. Durbin. No truer statement. He says: "I've been in a lot of committee hearings; I can't remember compelling testimony like we've heard this morning ever before because you had the courage to come up and tell the world what happened to you."

[@karenmcclure2000]

What about the girls and boys that they actually did repot it and the judges let their abusers go free what happens to them? Proof is in the pudding these young women will be haunted by this for the rest of their lives,by this monster, but its just talk until something is done it will continue and now its in your hands.

[@cherylswenson-ruhs3892]

Way to go! No one should ever have to go through this, because of creeps in the world!! They should have been protected!!

[@Rustie_za]

and... 2 years on nothing happened to the Larry's main enablers. Some got to resign with a golden handshake.

[@giannettigregoria6351]

You are not alone. We believe you. We support you. Thank you.

[@ruthmontecer5542]

This is outrageous. People involved in the delay of justice and the cover up need arrested period.

[@leahmax6686]

Wow. This explains a lot. Justice for these young women.

[@waynebrewer1901]

These poor kids. It's sickening. And our vaunted and trusted FBI drops the ball again. On PURPOSE. I thought we paid them to ensure justice... We really need to clean that house or this will continue to happen.

[@1wild14]

These are some very amazing young ladies!!! All of them are hero’s to come forward and talk about this in front of the world!!!! Very intelligent. They are hopefully gonna make a big difference and changes will be made and people held responsible for allowing this to happen.

[@kathrync8632]

USA Team gymnasts testified about this situation before Congress... THREE YEARS AGO. And we are still kicking the can down the road. Unlike this testimony with the Senate, the Congress actually spent considerable time asking really insightful questions of the athletes in an effort to better understand HOW this occurs and what things could get to the heart of interrupting this systemic abuse. THREE YEARS AGO this was done with Congress. Yet, here we are--with no forward motion and no additional accountability demanded of those who have enabled these horrific acts.

[@giannettigregoria6351]

Yes! Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@punkyspray]

I am so sorry for what these young women went through and am equally proud of them for standing up, everyone who enabled this animal needs to be held accountable.

[@judiechamblee9581]

you go girl ..who are they trying to protect???...it sounds like the agents were "getting off" over this abuse...

[@royalnubian62]

Wow! This is diabolical!😳🤬🤬🤬💪🏾

[@llandriel]

Perhaps they can organize and create a privet inspection teem that can help to supervise this type of investigations and procedures, so that necesary steps are followed, and maybe have a epresentative of the same who can acompany the victim in each steps of the process, and taht the victims can go to them first if they need it. Way and to prevent this fromhappening they can aldo have a representative from them on trips, etc. But don't leave it only intheir hands... (the hands of the state..)

[@Mssexylexi_]

As a domestic violence survivor I truly understand these women. Abuse at any level is very traumatizing. It takes weeks sometimes years to get through the horrific memories. Thank you ladies for your strength and testimony.

[@MnV-]

It changes your perspective for the rest of your life.. I'm still dealing with the abuse as a child decades later.

[@Mssexylexi_]

@@MnV- I understand God Bless you 🙏

[@CVargas202]

Justice for Maroney, she was the one that open the lid, was black listed.

[@tailzzzzz]

This is heart-wrenching. Do something already. This can't everrr happen again.