The House Energy and Commerce Committee has initiated a bipartisan investigation into the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in response to reports of sexual abuse. This action follows an investigation by ProPublica and The Washington Post, which highlighted the organization’s inadequate protection of children against abuse.
The committee’s leaders demanded answers regarding the AAU’s approach to handling allegations of child sexual abuse. These inquiries come amid growing concern over the safety of youth athletes within sports organizations.
Molly Hensley-Clancy, a reporter at ProPublica, is closely examining these failures in youth sports organizations. She can be contacted via email at [email protected] or on Signal at mollyhc.2112 for further details or to provide information.