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Former Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged with human trafficking, sexual assault

Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert has died by suicide. He is seen watching his students during practice in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. December 14, 2011. [Greg DeRuiter/Lansing State Journal/USA Today Network via REUTERS]

Former U.S. Olympic gymnastics coach John Geddert, who had ties to disgraced team doctor Larry Nassar and was charged earlier on Thursday with human trafficking and sexual assault, has since died by suicide, authorities said.

According to court documents filed in Eaton County, Geddert was charged with 20 counts of human trafficking, one count of first-degree sexual assault, one count of second-degree sexual assault, criminal enterprise and lying to a police officer.

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