![]() A Homeland Security Investigations spokesperson told The Daily Beast that he “could not confirm or deny” an investigation into Foster because the department does not comment on an ongoing investigation. The lawsuit alleges that Foster recently learned that he was subject to an investigation by the Department of Homeland security related to allegations he sexually abused underaged athletes, including taking them across state lines to conduct the abuse. in his car at the parking lot of Paris Mountain State Park, about 20 minutes away from Rockstar Cheer Greenville. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office told The Daily Beast that Scott Foster died by suicide on Aug. The bombshell allegations are just the latest in a series of claims against Foster, who had established a nationally-recognized cheer organization that had licensing agreements with dozens of other gyms across the country before his death last month. The allegations detailed in the lawsuit include claims that Foster consumed drugs with his athletes in a “Rockstar house” apartment he paid for, coerced at least two underaged male athletes to have sex, and forcefully kissed at least one female cheerleader in the stairwell of a hotel.Īt least one other coach is accused of rape. While none of the alleged victims have been identified, the lawsuit says that they live all around the country and vary in age.Īll the unnamed victims were “minors at the time they were sexually abused and assaulted, sexually exploited, transported across state lines for illegal sexual activity,” the lawsuit states. ![]() The lawsuit goes on to detail horrific claims made by four Jane Does and two John Does-and is filed on behalf of 95 other Jane Does. The lawsuit filed in the District of South Carolina in Greenville Thursday alleges that 49-year-old Scott Foster sexually abused, exploited, and transported underaged athletes across state lines for years. We will approach your case with sensitivity and dedication to get you the answers and outcome you deserve.A prominent South Carolina cheerleading coach who died by suicide last month sexually abused male and female athletes and presided over a culture that allowed staff to commit sexual assault, even as a well-known private equity firm allegedly cashed in on the chaos, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. If you are in need of representation or simply have questions about a potential path to justice, please reach out using the contact form below. There are paths toward justice for you in both the criminal and civil justice systems, and we will help you every step of the way. We are here for youĬoming forward after being sexually abused is very difficult, and it takes a lot of courage to take action and tell your story. Read more about our results on behalf of athletes abused in the sports of gymnastics and cheer here. Olympic Committee, Michigan State University, and USA Gymnastics, sexual assault survivors at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, students in Title IX lawsuits around the country, and clergy abuse survivors nationwide. We have represented sexual abuse and assault survivors in high-profile cases such as the Larry Nassar litigation against The U.S. With our deep experience in representing survivors in gymnastics and cheer abuse cases, we can provide the necessary expertise to hold all responsible parties accountable for their negligence and failure to act. We are investigating these allegations against Rockstar Cheer, its former owner, and its coaches. ![]() Unfortunately, until safety replaces money as the number one priority of these organizations, this type of abuse will likely continue on a mass scale. Those in positions of power, from coaches and staff to gym owners and their parent organizations, are failing to report and prevent abuse at the expense of the young people with whom they are entrusted. As we have seen in our representation of elite gymnasts and athletes involved in cheer, this is just one byproduct of a systemic failure in the sport of cheer to create a safe culture in which athletes, particularly minors, are protected from abuse. The abuse at the center of this case is unfortunately much bigger than one coach or one gym.
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