Reactions To Coaching Bans Show How Far We Have Yet to Come
The following is solely the opinion of Chris DeSantis. While Chris DeSantis is a writer for Swimswam, his opinion does…
USA Swimming Publishes “Executive Summary” of Vieth Report; Full Report to Come
An executive summary of the Vieth Report has been published by USA Swimming; the full report will be available in one hour from publishing.
Accuser Moran: Banning Ivey Was the Right Thing to Do
Mitch Ivey’s alleged victim Suzette Moran spoke with Ceci Christy after his lifetime ban from USA Swimming went into affect this week.
USA Swimming Hires Lobbying Firm to Oppose California Billl SB 131
USA Swimming believes that SB 131 doesn’t do enough to protect children, and as such are making efforts to oppose it.
Woessner Explains Safe Sports Investigation Process; No Knowingly False Reports
USA Swimming SafeSport Director Susan Woessner explains the process further, and shares that to date, there have been no knowingly false abuse reports.
Christy: Why Maricopa County Declined to File Charges Against Greg Winslow
Ceci Christy, after speaking with the Maricopa County Attorney’s office, explains why no case was pursue against the former Sun Devil Swim Club and University of Utah coach. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Rick Curl Sentencing Set for Thursday (May 23rd)
Tomorrow in Rockville, Maryland Rick Curl will be sentenced based on his plea of guilty of sexual abuse of a…
Bill Jewell Unsuccessful in Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against FAST
In July 2011, Bill Jewell filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team, Inc. (“FAST”) and its board…
Utah Coach Greg Winslow Suspended After Police Report Filed in Arizona
As the Utah women prepare for the Pac-12 Championships this weekend, their coach Greg Winslow has been suspended after a…
Rick Curl Enters Consent Order to Set Plea Agreement in Maryland
Ceci Christy contributed to this report. In a story first broken by the Washington Post earlier today, and later confirmed…
Connecticut High School Swim Coach Charged in Sexual Assaults
A high school coach in Connecticut has been charged with multiple counts involving inappropriate behavior with minors.
[UPDATE]: Colorado Swim Coach; Former NCAA All-American Added to Banned for Life List
A Colorado swim coach and former NCAA All-American has been added to the permanently banned list.
Golden West College Completes Investigation of Schubert: Lawsuit Impact
Golden West College, who was not a named party in the Mark Schubert lawsuit, has completed its own investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct at the college’s pool.
Christy: Updates to Civil and Criminal Cases Against Swim Coaches
Swim News: Updates to the cases of Pennsylvania swim coach Jonathan Bell (above), Rick Curl, and Mark Schubert.
Christy: What’s Next for Banned 15-Year Old?
Attorney Ceci Christy discusses what the future will look like for convicted 15-year old Chase Panem.