PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A former gymnastics coach from Ascension Parish faces charges in two other states. The FBI alleges Sean Gardner abused young gymnasts and they say more could be out there.

FBI says former gym coach victimized athletes

Investigators said sexual abuse claims against Gardner were first reported several years ago. His coaching career started at a gym in Prairieville. One of the owners said if anything like that happened in her gym, it would be handled and reported.

“Whenever you’ve given your life to something, it’s hard that something like this could take it away,” said Michelle Waguespack, Co-Owner of Athletes in Motion.

Michelle Waguespack can’t hold back the tears after learning about the charges against her former employee Sean Gardner. He was recently charg

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