some, like dantzcher, suingdantc coaches bela karolyi saying they created an environment that gave nassarnity to abuse young gymnasts. >> they created an atmosphere with intimidation, fear, control. we weren't really allowed to talk, they controlled what we ate, controlled when we spoke. >> reporter: early area spokesman for the karolys say "they vehemently deny the allegations against them." the karolys did not have any knowledge from any complaint from anyone concerning any athletes' alleged am us m mistreatment by dr. nassar until they learned of his dismissal during the summer of 2016. california attorney john manley represents many accusers. >> what nassar did is came in with a sunny personality, i'm a nice man, you can trust me, gave the kids candy, listened to their problems. and they liked him. and they trusted him. and he used that trust to disguise sexual assault as medical treatment? reserve. >> he was very nice, he was on the gymnasts' side. he cared about what you were going through. you know, so he was kind of a break from all of the -- the endless, you know -- negativity th