Gymnast Raisman sues U.S. Olympic Committee over Nassar abuse

FILE PHOTO - Raisman said she had not planned to provide her testimony, but she was inspired by other victims who had taken the podium. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

(Reuters) - U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman has sued the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics over former USA Gymnastics' team doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse, saying they knew or should have known about his behavior but put "money and medals" before athletes' safety.

"I refuse to wait any longer for these organizations to do the right thing. It is my hope that the legal process will hold them accountable and enable the change that is so desperately needed,” the three-time Olympic gold medalist said in a statement on Friday.