
The lawsuit alleges that Scott Foster oversaw a hard partying culture at Rockstar, where alcohol and drugs were “readily available,” and he turned a blind eye to coaches sexually abusing athletes, many of whom paid thousands of dollars a year to train at the gym.

Finals 1 L1. Cheerleading powerhouse Varsity Spirit has hired defamation attorneys to. In the lawsuit filed by the Strom Law Firm, Foster is alleged to have used his position in the cheerleading world to receive sexual favors from underage athletes and groomed underage athletes with alcohol and questions about their sex life. 1 L1.1 - Mini PREP Rockstar Cheer Goo Goo Dolls 1st Gold Bid - The U.S. The attorneys have filed similar complaints against Rockstar Cheer and Dance in Greenville and a gym in North Carolina. Within weeks, both Greenville attorney, James Bannister and the Strom Law Firm filed civil lawsuits against Foster, the gym, and Kathy Foster alleging that Scott Foster and coaches routinely sexually abused athletes. Foster had just learned that he was the subject of a Homeland Security investigation, according to a lawsuit filed by the Strom Law Firm. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office stated that Foster died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside of Paris Mountain State Park.

Once a cheerleading powerhouse with franchises around the country, Rockstar has endured national controversy since Scott Foster killed himself on Aug. The couple would go on to be heavily involved with coaching at the gym. Law firms in Greenville, Columbia and Charleston say they have clients who have come forward with allegations of exploitation and sexual abuse by former Rockstar Cheer coach and founder Scott. Although this was a difficult decision, I believe it is the best option under the circumstances. Scott and Kathy Foster founded Rockstar Cheer and Dance in Greenville in 2017. Last night I announced that Rockstar Cheerleading and Dance is closing its doors indefinitely. I ask for privacy for my children and for those personally affected during this difficult time,” said Foster. “Over the past 15 years, our incredible athletes have worked hard to build a winning legacy and I will always be extremely proud of each of them. The babies are THRIVING y’all 11 out of the 13 athletes on this team have never competed on an Elite Team before They’ve worked so hard to HIT and feel confident with their performances Today. “Although this was a difficult decision, I believe it is the best option under the circumstances.”įoster is Rockstar’s co-founder and widow of Scott Foster, who is accused of sexually abusing several athletes. “Last night I announced that Rockstar Cheerleading and Dance is closing its doors indefinitely.” said Kathy Foster in a statement reported by WISTV Wednesday. The embattled Greenville cheerleading gym Rockstar Cheer announced Wednesday that it was closing.
