Lawsuits say USA Gymnastics, SafeSport failed to stop Iowa coach’s misconduct

Two former gymnasts filed the first civil lawsuits in the Sean Gardner abuse case, alleging USA Gymnastics, SafeSport and coaches ignored warnings that allowed the misconduct to continue.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Dec 02, 2025 Lawsuits say USA Gymnastics, SafeSport failed to stop Iowa coach's misconduct » Frustrated passengers faced delays and cancellations after plane slid off Des Moines Airport runway » Iowa settles lawsuit against federal agency on voter citizenship status » Iowa Board of Regents leadership to step down » Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors » Mother who hosted California birthday party speaks out after mass shooting » Fall 2025: One of central Iowa's warmest and snowiest » Police: Des Moines man broke into State Auditor Rob Sand's home while family was out of town » New FDA-approved glasses can slow nearsightedness in kids » Federal government breaks tradition by not observing World AIDS Day » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (12) Snow moving out with another chance by midweek » Today Overcast. Low 9F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Last-minute Cyber Monday 2025 deals » Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty » Turkey Day surprise: Mom delivers baby girl on side of Utah interstate » Previewing the big movies hitting theaters for the holidays » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2025 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe