Nassar Judge Says Gymnastics Safeguards Have Not Worked
At the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina and athlete advocates said gymnastics has made too little meaningful progress in protecting athletes since Larry Nassar’s abuse came to light. They called for enforceable safeguards and accountability, while Human Rights Watch noted some progress in reporting mechanisms but said implementation remains a key challenge.
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About Rosemarie Aquilina
Rosemarie Elizabeth Aquilina is an American judge. She is a judge of the 30th circuit court in Ingham County, Michigan. Previously, Aquilina was the 55th District Court Judge, where she served as both a Sobriety Court Judge as well as the Chief Judge. She is best known as one of three judges who sentenced Larry Nassar in the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal.
Everything about Rosemarie Aquilina →- Occupation
- lawyer, judge, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 25, 1958