![]() “Organizations like Rockstar Cheer, Varsity Spirit and the USASF like to say they’re safe. “The pain these victims live with everyday didn’t die with Scott Foster so neither can justice,” said attorney Alexandra Benevento. ![]() The Greenville County Coroner's Office said Foster was found at Paris Mountain State Park with a gunshot wound to his head.įoster's death came after he was the subject of a multi-jurisdictional investigation being led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) into allegations of sexual misconduct. The allegations came to light one week after the owner of Rockstar Cheer, Scott Foster, in Greenville killed himself on Aug, 22, 2022, according to Strom Law. This system protects predators and, unless we do something, any of our children could be next.” “I can’t imagine what it must be like knowing that, instead of being nurtured and protected, their sons and daughters were being victimized every time they dropped them off at the gym. “This is the nightmare,” said Bakari Sellers, an attorney with Strom Law Firm representing the victims. The attorneys claim there are multiple victims with incidents stretching 20 years. On Monday, several locations released statements on its social media pages that they are disassociating themselves from the Rockcheer name and are rebranding effective immediately. Rockstar Cheer has 16 locations across the country and in South Carolina, including Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, and Rockhill. Rockstar Cheer is embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal after attorneys at Strom Law Firm announced they were suing the gym, Varsity Spirit, and U.S. ![]() There is an ongoing state and federal investigation into the allegations. On Tuesday, attorneys gathered at the Greenville County Courthouse and said they were representing multiple 'survivors' - some of who are nearly 40 years old and others who are still minors, according to Strom Law attorney, Bakari Sellers.Īttorneys said the investigation started four to six weeks ago when current and former students started to come forward, and called it a 'coven of sexual predators' surrounding Rockstar Cheer. At this time, I am focusing on providing needed support to my children, as they come to terms with the loss of their father. I am sympathetic to their stories, and will cooperate with all involved to make sure our athletes learn and grow in a safe environment. I hope the survivors are seeking and receive the support they need. I am heartbroken by the recent allegations made by current and former athletes from Rockstar Cheer and other cheer gyms across our community. ![]()
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