Former US Olympic Coach Geddert Commits Suicide After Human Trafficking Charges

Gymnastics coach John Geddert is seen at the American Cup gymnastics meet at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 3, 2012. Kathy Willens/AP Photo

A former U.S. Olympic coach committed suicide on Thursday after being charged with 20 counts of human trafficking, including six counts of trafficking of a minor for forced labor.

John Geddert, 63, killed himself, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office said.