Raisman first spoke out Sunday on 60 Minutes, where she alleged that she was sexually abused by Larry Nassar, who was a doctor for the USA Gymnastics women’s team at the time.
Nassar has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of gymnasts, including Raisman’s teammate McKayla Maroney, and is currently facing criminal charges, as well as multiple lawsuits.
Raisman has said USA Gymnastics didn’t do enough to protect girls and young women. And in a speech at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Monday, she said she was standing up for all those who have allegedly been abused by Nassar.
“I am beyond disgusted that a decorated Olympic and USA Gymnastics doctor was able to prey upon so many over such a long period of time; and until we fully understand the flaws in the system that allowed this to happen in the first place—and enabled it to continue for decades—we can’t be confident it won’t happen again,” Raisman said. “I am determined to work towards real and meaningful change.”
In a tweet that has since been deleted, Douglas wrote, “however it is our responsibility as women to dress modestly and be classy. dressing in a provocative/sexual way entices the wrong crowd.”
“shocks me that I’m seeing this but it doesn’t surprise me…” she tweeted. “honestly seeing this brings me to tears bc as your teammate I expected more from you & to support her. I support you Aly 💕 & all the other women out there!
STAY STRONG.”
“i didn’t correctly word my reply & i am deeply sorry for coming off like i don’t stand alongside my teammates. regardless of what you wear, abuse under any circumstance is never acceptable. i am WITH you. #metoo”
