Cheer star Monica Aldama is being sued for allegedly concealinginstances of sexual assault

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Monica Aldama being sued for alleged sexual assault cover-up

Monica Aldama, who starred in the popular Netflix docuseries “Cheer, ” is supposedly embroiled in a legal dispute.

Her former student and cheerleader Madi Lane sued her for allegedly covering up instances of sexual assault.

Lane was sexually assaulted back in 2021 during her first semester at Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas to which Aldama allegedly tried to cover it up.

On Wednesday, April 26, a complaint was filed in federal court against Director of Athletics Michael Landers, and Title IX Coordinator Elizabeth Pillans, along with Monica.

In court records, Lane asserts that her then-roommate Salvatore “Salvo” Amico got on her bed, forcefully take her clothes off, and then sexually assaulted her while groping her chest and sticking his fingers inside her.

Lane claimed that she went to speak with “several team members,” including Aldama, after the incident. However, the coach, 51, allegedly interrupted her, saying,

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“Let’s not make this a big deal. I want the best for you and I will help you cheer wherever you want,”

When she left the cheerleading squad a week later, she alleges Aldama told her,

“If you keep quiet, I’ll make sure you can cheer anywhere you want.”

Lane also claims that one of the “veteran” cheerleaders, Maddy Brum, said the same thing while threatening her that if she reported it, the school would cut their cheer program and everyone would despise her.

Similarly, she noted that these things had prevented her from reporting to the Title IX office and campus police about the alleged assault so far.

Monica Aldama responded to the sexual assault being covered up

The Netflix star refused to accept the allegation that she told a former student to “keep quiet” about being sexually assaulted.

On Friday, April 28, Monica told TMZ that she is “heartbroken by the false allegations.”

The head coach from the hit series “Cheer” argued that she had worked “year after year” to create a safe environment for her students at Navarro Cheer.

She also acknowledge that she vowed to speak up if she ever learned that any sexual misconduct had taken place there.

Besides, Navarro College also released a statement in which the school refuted “any allegations” and is “prepared to vigorously defend itself in court”.

“The safety and welfare of students is always of utmost priority. Navarro College prohibits sexual harassment and sexual misconduct against all students and is deeply committed to providing an educational environment free from sex discrimination and sexual assault.”

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The statement continued,

“The College has established robust policies and procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to all allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Navarro College takes every report of sexual harassment and sexual assault seriously and acts swiftly to provide an appropriate response to protect all students.”

Short bio on Monica Aldama

Monica Aldama is a cheerleading coach.

Aldama is renowned for her appearance in Netflix’s series, Cheers.

Currently, she is serving as the coach for Navarro College. See more…

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