Lawmakers from both parties have demanded accountability from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) following concerns over its response to sex abuse allegations within its programs. In a joint letter, congressional leaders criticized the organization for what they describe as a failure to address serious misconduct, raising questions about its oversight and safety protocols. The inquiry highlights growing scrutiny over youth sports organizations and their handling of abuse cases. The full letter and AAU’s response, if any, could shed light on broader systemic issues in amateur athletics governance.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking for answers from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) over its handling of sex abuse allegations within its ranks. In a letter to AAU leadership, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and ranking member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) called it "unacceptable that AAU is failing to...
