Parkette turned activist says ex-coach sexually abused her [mcall.com]

Salli Wood 2/19/1810:35 AM

Jessica Armstrong felt a measure of vindication as she stood proudly with athletes and political supporters last month in Washington, D.C., when Congress passed a bill requiring amateur sports organizations to report allegations of sexual abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours.

“Every adult involved in amateur and collegiate athletics must now know that they have a responsibility to protect the young athletes in their care,” Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said at the ceremony. “The days of turning a blind eye to abuse are over.”

For more on this article by Tim Darragh go to: http://www.mcall.com/news/loca...-20180205-story.html

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