Karolyis named in sex abuse lawsuit against USA Gymnastics doctor

LOS ANGELES – A former gymnast on the U.S. women's national team has become the latest athlete to accuse a longtime team doctor of sexually abusing her.

The lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles claims Dr. Larry Nassar repeatedly sexually abused the now-24-year-old when she was on the team from 2006 to 2011.

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Nassar's attorney didn't respond to messages Thursday but his lawyer has previously denied abuse allegations by two other gymnasts.

The lawsuit is the first against Nassar to name renowned national team leaders Bela and Martha Karolyi. It says the husband-and-wife team created a toxic environment that allowed the alleged abuse to thrive, and if they didn't know about it, they should have.

[READ THE LAWSUIT HERE]

The Karolyis didn't respond to requests for comment.

Indiana-based USA Gymnastics, also named in the suit, says the allegations are troubling but denies wrongdoing.