Teigen Offers To Pay McKayla Maroney’s Fine To Speak In Nassar Hearing

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Hundreds of allegations are being brought up against U.S Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Nassar’s sentencing is currently taking place and news has been brought up that McKayla Maroney will not be able to testify because she received a settlement of $1.25M from the U.S Gymnastics team in 2016.

If Maroney speaks out at Nassar’s sentencing, she will be faced with a $100K fine because of the legal agreement.

Chrissy Teigen took to Twitter to offer to pay Maroney’s fine if she were to speak out during Nassar’s sentence hearing.

“The entire principle of this should be fought – an NDA to stay quiet about this serial monster with over 140 accusers, but I would be absolutely honored to pay this fine for you, McKayla.”

According to Billboard, over 100 victims are giving statements towards the Nassar, Michigan State University, where he practiced and the U.S. Gymnastics program.

Most recent was Simone Biles, one of four from the ‘Fierce Five’ team, who released her statement on Twitter.

UPDATE:

Per Sports Illustrated, Maroney released the following statement through her attorney, John Manly, on Tuesday thanking Teigen and announcing that the organization;

“has not sought and will not seek any money from McKayla Maroney for her brave statements made in describing her victimization and abuse by Larry Nassar, nor for any victim impact statements she wants to make to Larry Nassar at this hearing or at any subsequent hearings related to his sentencing.”

Maroney’s attorney gave the following statement to on Tuesday night:

“USA Gymnastics finally acknowledges that the gag order they forced on Ms. Maroney and her attorney was unenforceable. Sadly, USA Gymnastics continues to make misrepresentations about Ms. Maroney. They say McKayla has “always had the right to speak.” Not true. Under the agreements terms she could not speak in court unless subpoenaed.  She could not even have her statement read without fear of a lawsuit against her by USAG. A victim impact statement is a voluntary act. It’s not a subpoena.

Let’s be clear.  The only reason this statement was issued is because people were outraged at USAG’s behavior toward Ms. Maroney and her family.  So outraged that people were kindly offering to pay the six figure USAG penalty so McKayla could speak. Everyday Americans get that no one should be silenced about child molestation. This is especially true when the abused is a young athlete who competed in the Olympic Games for our country and brought honor and dignity to our nation. It is truly sad that USA Gymnastics and the USOC didn’t and don’t get it.  They have no choice to relent because the cleansing sunlight of truth is shining upon them and they can no longer hide their misdeeds.”

Nassar’s sentencing hearing continues on Wednesday and is set to go through Friday with up to 98 women and girls are expected to speak.

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