US Olympic Committee Head Steps Down

US Olympic Committee Head Steps Down CEO Scott Blackmun is resigning due to prostate cancer. The announcement comes amid the gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. "Given Scott's current health situation, we have mutually agreed it is in the best interest of both Scott and the USOC that we identify new leadership so that we can immediately address the urgent initiatives ahead of us." Olympic Committee Chairman Larry Probst Blackmun faced backlash after Larry Nassar was convicted for sexually abusing hundreds of Olympic gymnasts. Reports alleged Blackmun knew about Nassar's actions but never took action.