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Riley Gaines Defends Referencing Larry Nassar in Simone Biles Trans Debate

Gaines attempted to explain her thought process behind referencing Biles' history of abuse in a debate about the inclusion of trans athletes in sports

Riley Gaines defended invoking Simone Biles ’ history of sexual abuse at the hands of former USA doctor and convicted child predator Larry Nassar in their debate about the inclusion of trans athletes in sports. Stephen A. Smith has inserted himself directly in the middle of the discourse involving Simone Biles, former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines and the inclusion of trans athletes in sports. Biles testified before the U.S. Senate in 2021 alongside fellow Team USA gymnasts Aly Raisman, Maggie Nichols and McKayla Maroney, alleging the FBI botched the investigation into Nassar and, as a result, allowed the abuse to continue.

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