Former University of Utah gymnasts are calling for legislative action against abusive coaching practices. Natalie Cline, a Utah Board of Education member, faces backlash for targeting a high school athlete. Cline refuses to participate in a hearing on possible discipline and is facing calls for resignation and censure. Utah House Republicans are hesitant to pursue impeachment proceedings against Cline. Governor Cox supports calls for Cline's resignation.
NEW: ‘Doing nothing not an option’ for Natalie Cline, Speaker @mschultz_12 says, while cautioning against unintended consequences of impeachment #utpol #https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2024/02/15/lawmakers-will-take-action-natalie-cline-utah-house-speaker/ via @UTNewsDispatch
Utah House Speaker @mschultz_12 told reporters Thursday that “there needs to be a message sent” to Natalie Cline regarding her hurtful social media post that targeted a teenage girl. | By @DN_Marjorie https://t.co/7B5fvWQZBM
Now: @GovCox says he would support impeachment of #NatalieCline by the Utah House, but says Cline’s power is effectively limited by USOE board. @KUTV2News https://t.co/WcQg1i3LaM
Now: @GovCox @pbsutah says he supports USOE calling for Natalie Cline to resign. “I think she should resign.” @KUTV2News https://t.co/ml1VwldiJT
Natalie Cline cried foul about board’s process remarking, ‘Hardened criminals get better due process.’ | By @DN_Marjorie https://t.co/55R55bREIV
Some Utah GOP House members hesitant to impeach Natalie Cline. Said one, “Let the people decide.” @KUTV2News https://t.co/v6B5gvLWj6
My story on tonight's @UTBoardofEd vote to censure following Natalie Cline's social media post suggesting a female high school athlete is transgender https://t.co/JM0JN1VoMq
Utah House Republicans appear hesitant to pursue impeachment proceedings against Natalie Cline. @bmullahy2news https://t.co/7VbL8vrHvQ
BREAKING: Utah state official disciplined after targeting teen athlete over her gender. https://t.co/lnZLSBhYel
BREAKING: @UTBoardofEd is about to vote on asking for Natalie Cline's resignation, as well as formerly censure her, remove her from all committee assignments, prohibit her from placing items on the agenda and ban her from attending board advisory committee meetings. #utpol https://t.co/8hMxoGI47s
Update: We’ve been told the @UTBoardofEd will soon end their executive session and we will be allowed in for an update. They are considering character and professional competence of board member Natalie Cline https://t.co/uuk4vumA02
Claiming the process is rushed and deprives her of due process rights, Utah Board of Education member Natalie Cline refused to participate in a hearing to discuss possible discipline for actions that targeted a student-athlete. https://t.co/rfRItpQ7OJ
“If you can’t feel for the young lady,” there’s something wrong with you,” says @JStuartAdams about girl in #NatalieCline post. Minority leader says talks on sanctions continue. @KUTV2News https://t.co/Wlcm7BZK5G
Natalie Cline responded to recent criticism against her saying hardened criminals get a better due process than what she is seeing. https://t.co/XUIAzB6S7B
The Utah Board of Education member under fire for seemingly taking aim at a girls high school basketball player in a Facebook post is lashing out at the board as she prepares to defend herself. https://t.co/JEKMQ2VHCt
Natalie Cline has issued a response to the news of a private meeting to be held by fellow board members over possible discipline, saying she wants to participate in the process and defend herself. https://t.co/JxN1vo6ves
NEW: Natalie Cline speaks out, saying State School Board is moving too fast ahead of its 3 pm closed meeting today. She says “hardened criminals get better due process than I am being provided” #utpol #utleg https://t.co/vd5oGqyY1A
Key Biscayne residents pack meeting, demand action on gymnastics coach accused of abuse https://t.co/l5hf9vCWdX
In a meeting, the Murray city council called on Natalie Cline to resign on Tuesday, in another round of backlash after she accused a high school athlete of being transgender. @KSLSharaPark has the story. https://t.co/Q33LialJmZ
Former University of Utah gymnasts call on state lawmakers to take emotional and verbal abuse seriously. | By @dennisromboy https://t.co/l3miUThQct
Former University of Utah gymnasts urge legislative action on abusive coaching practices @_karaeaker https://t.co/X7h3kNbucI #utpol #utleg