maroney and nearly 500 athletes have an opportunity to share in a settlement for what was done to that. jessica howard is one of the plaintiffs. >> it's validation and feels like justice. >> reporter: this fall biles, maroney, raisman and maggie nickels detailed it for congress. >> one adult to do the right thing. >> reporter: the agreement with usa gymnastics and u.s. olympic and paralympic committee covered abuse by any. the former doctor of the u.s. women's team serving what amounts to life in prison for sexually assaulting minors during supposed treatment. >> to be clear, i blame larry nassar and i also blame -- an entire system that enabled and perpetrated his abuse. >> reporter: the world saw the lingering impact of abuse at the summer olympics when biles