Simone Biles' emotional testimony about Nassar abuse.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony Wednesday for how FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations brought against Larry Nassar and then made false statements in the fallout from the botched investigation.
Biles -- a winner of seven Olympic medals, as well as several world and national championships -- revealed this year that she was motivated to compete in the Tokyo Summer Olympics in part because it would force the sport to confront its shortcomings in protecting its athletes.
In her testimony Wednesday, she said that the year-long delay of the Tokyo games meant "living daily among the reminders of this story for another 365 days."
"I am a strong individual and I will persevere, but I never should have been left alone to suffer the abuse of Larry Nassar," Biles said. "And the only reason I did, was because of the failures that lie at the heart of the abuse that you are now asked to investigate."
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‘I think he was rattled’: Legal expert reacts to Trump’s statement after hearing.
Criminal defense attorney and former contestant on "The Apprentice" Stacy Schneider shares observations on former President Donald Trump's statement after a hearing in Trump's hush money trial. #CNN #News
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NYPD gives update after man set himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse.
New York Police Department held a news conference to provide updates after a man set himself on fire outside the courtroom where former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is taking place. #CNN #News
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CNN anchor recounts moment man set himself on fire outside of Trump trial.
A man lit himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial is underway, two law enforcement sources confirmed to CNN. CNN's Laura Coates describes the scene. #CNN #News
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In extraordinary move, 165 Democrats help Johnson overcome hardline opposition.
The House voted in a bipartisan manner to advance a key foreign aid package, a significant step in sending aid to Ukraine and Israel and setting up a final vote. In an extraordinary move, more Democrats (165) supported the measure than Republicans...
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Woman in Trump jury pool breaks down in tears
Another prospective alternate juror in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is excused after saying she couldn't serve and starting to cry. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports. #CNN #News
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