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Former USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny will not be prosecuted in Texas
Former USA Gymnastics CEO Steve Penny will not be prosecuted in TexasDurham made the decision not to prosecute Penny without consulting with or informing the dozens of women Nassar, the former U.S. Olympic and national team physician, sexually assaulted during national team training camps at a ranch owned by former Olympic and national team directors Martha and Bela Karolyi in remote Central. Texas, according to an attorney who represents at least five Olympic champions. “The idea that (Durham) would make a decision like this without consulting with these VICTIMS, with the families, no calls, no emails is disgraceful,” said JOHN MANLY, an Orange County attorney who represents hundreds of Nassar survivors including Olympic champion Simone Biles and World champion Maggie Nichol, who informed Penny and USA. Gymnastics of her abuse by Nassar in June 2015, 16 months before the scandal became public. “The reason (Durham) didn’t reach out is clear-the decision doesn’t make sense,” Manly continued. “If I was Will Durham I would be ashamed of myself. He didn’t have the decency to call the VICTIMS or me and that’s about as low as I’ve ever seen. Now I have to call my clients and explain this decision and I can’t explain it.” Durham, who was not the DA at the time of Penny’s arrest told the Houston Chronicle that there was no evidence for the case to proceed to trial. “A large number of documents (and possibly all of them previously removed) were later returned to Walker County upon request,” Durham told the Chronicle, which was first to report Durham’s decision.
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White Law PLLC was founded to provide more personalized representation to clients facing legal dilemmas. Whether you have an issue that is complex or relatively straightforward, any legal matter can have a significant impact on your life. Our team of experienced lawyers based in Okemos, Michigan, strive to deliver outstanding legal services that exceed your expectations. We utilize our extensive legal knowledge and the latest in technology to bring you effective and proven solutions to your legal issues.