In January 2018, it was announced that John Geddert, coach in gymnastics during the 2012 Olympics in London, will be suspended pending an investigation by the American Gymnastics Association.
A police investigation started in 2018.
He then received strong criticism for having created a threatening environment that made it possible for the former national team doctor Larry Nassar, who worked at Geddert's training facility, to continue to commit sexual abuse.
Two US courts have sentenced Nassar to a total of 360 years in prison.
"A tragic end"
Today, Geddert was informed that he was being prosecuted.
The 63-year-old was to be brought to justice for, among other things, human trafficking and sexual abuse.
A few hours after the announcement, he committed suicide.
John Geddert's body was found late in the afternoon after taking his own life.
A tragic end to a tragic story for everyone involved, "said prosecutor Dana Nessel, according to ESPN.
ARCHIVE: Protected "monster" - sentenced to three months in prison (5 August 2020)
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Kathie Klage's protected "monster" - sentenced to three months in prison Photo: TT Nyhetsbyrån