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USA Gymnastics a 'total failure,' according to investigation of famed Karolyi ranch

Disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar and a former trainer were charged with sexual assault on Friday following an investigation involving an elite gymnastics center in Texas. (June 29) AP

Martha and Bela Karolyi were cleared of criminal wrongdoing by Texas law-enforcement officials, who instead blamed USA Gymnastics for a “total failure” to protect gymnasts from being sexually abused by Larry Nassar at the famed coaches' ranch.

In announcing new charges against the longtime USA Gymnastics physician Friday afternoon, Walker County assistant district attorney Stephanie Stroud said her office had also considered whether others “could or should be charged.