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• Judges Deny MDL Request for Cheerleader Sex Abuse Lawsuits in Federal Court

  June 12, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. JPML has rejected a motion to consolidate all cheerleader sex abuse lawsuits filed in recent months for pretrial proceedings.

• JPML To Consider Cheer Sex Abuse Lawsuits Consolidation Request At Hearing This Month

  May 1, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. JPML will hear oral arguments over the potential consolidation of cheer sex abuse lawsuits for pretrial proceedings at a hearing next month.

• Motion Filed To Centralize Athlete Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Varsity Spirit, Other Cheer Industry Entities

  March 9, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A group of plaintiffs are asking a panel of federal judges to consolidate all cheerleader sex abuse lawsuits before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Cheerleader Abuse Lawsuits Raise Racketeering Claims Against Gyms, Uniform Retailers, Others

  January 4, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Former cheerleaders who say they suffered sexual abuse at the hands of coaches and choreographers have charged several cheer organizations with federal racketeering charges.

• Cheerleader Files Lawsuit Over Sexual Abuse as a Teen at a U.S. All-Star Federation Gym in Ohio

  December 5, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A cheerleader sexual abuse lawsuit accuses a major cheerleading organization of ignoring inappropriate relationships between teens and coaches, and of failing to respond to allegations of grooming and assault.

• Rockstar Gym Closes Amid Cheerleader Sex Abuse Allegations and Owner’s Suicide

  November 14, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Rockstar Gym, home to 14 competitive all-star cheerleading teams, is closing following allegations of sexual abuse of minors.

• Cheerleading Industry Faces Influx of Sexual Abuse Lawsuits, Some Involving Minors and Pornography

  November 10, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  At least 15 cheerleaders nationwide have filed lawsuits against various gyms and cheer organizations, indicating they were frequently sexually abused by coaches.