Gymnastics body in court action

– USA Gymnastics said this week it had filed for bankruptcy protection as the governing body continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar abuse scandal.

In a statement, USA Gymnastics said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Indiana in order to settle lawsuits brought by Nassar’s victims.

Former US team doctor Nassar was jailed for life this year after abusing more than 250 athletes. –

Los Angeles