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FBI Seeks Information on Gymnastics Coach Sean Gardner Accused of Child Exploitation

Inside EditionSeptember 5, 20251 min29,051 views
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Investigation into Sean Gardner

  • FBI agents are investigating Sean Gardner, a former gymnastics coach, for alleged sexual exploitation of children.
  • Gardner is accused of working as a coach in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Iowa.

Specific Allegations

  • He is accused of sexually abusing three students in Iowa.
  • Gardner is also alleged to have recorded students undressing in a Mississippi bathroom.
  • He is cited on a watchdog website and by the US Center for Safe Sport for allegations of misconduct.

Legal Proceedings

  • Federal court records indicate Gardner pleaded not guilty to one count of producing visual depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct.

Public Appeal for Information

  • The FBI is requesting anyone with additional information about Gardner to submit tips via FBI.gov/shanicharder.
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