Department of Justice Investigating Olympic Sports Over Sexual Misconduct
The US Department of Justice is investigating several U.S. Olympic sport organizations over sexual abuse and potential financial misconduct, the WSJ reports.
Phelps Supports Aly Raisman’s Sexual Abuse Prevention Partnership
Darkness to Light, the nation’s leading advocate for the prevention of child sexual abuse, has partnered with Aly Raisman to offer free training to all adults involved in youth sports. The program is available at fliptheswitchcampaign.org with the promo code FLIPTHESWITCH.
Former Irish coach, convicted sex offender maintains innocence, says victims ruined his life
Former Irish Olympic coach Ger Doyle has been released from prison after serving four years in prison on sexual assault charges, and this week, he claimed his victims “ruined [his] life.”
Former Illinois high school swim coach pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges
A former DeKalb, Illinois swim coach pleaded not guilty today to charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse stemming from allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an underage swimmer.
Former Wisconsin high school coach charged with sexual assault on student swimmer
Marissa Thompson, a former assistant swim coach at Menomonie High School in Menomonie, Wisconsin has been sexual assault after allegations she had a sexual relationship with an underage swimmer.
Former Oregon swimming instructor cleared of sexual abuse allegations
An 18-year-old swim instructor from Oregon was acquitted last week after allegations that he’d sexually abused some of his swimming students, per the Oregonian.
Arizona Bill 2299 Proposes Expansion of the Term “Persons of Trust” to Include Coaches
An interesting piece of news coming out of the state of Arizona points to expanding the definition of “persons of…
Swimming Australia President Formally Apologizes to Victims of Sexual Abuse
“Unfortunately, we cannot change what has occurred in the past, nonetheless to those victims and their families Swimming Australia unreservedly…
USA Swimming NBOR Rules That Randall Smith will Not Be Banned After Allegations of Sexual Abuse
USA Swimming’s National Board of Review has ruled that former Greater Holyoke YMCA swim coach Randall Smith will not be banned from coaching.
Outside magazine publishes story on sexual abuse within USA Swimming with updates on banned coaches
Outside magazine published its story on alleged abuse victim Anna Strzempko, along with an editor’s aside tracking 26 of USA Swimming’s banned coaches to their current status.
Outside magazine to publish story on sex abuse within USA Swimming in next issue
Outside magazine will publish its story next week, and USA Swimming’s president sent out a letter to clubs ahead of publication to address the progress the federation has made over the past few years.
Congressman George Miller Writes Letter to FBI for “Closer Scrutiny” of USA Swimming reports
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Australian Commission probing into Volkers abuse case, uncovering new info
Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse heard testimony on Monday centering on the child abuse case leveled against former National Team coach Scott Volkers.
Women’s Sports Foundation Protests Wielgus’ HOF Induction; Group of Past USA Swimming Presidents Push Back
The letter is signed by a group referring to themselves as “Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” as well as “Supporters of Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” which includes the Women’s Sports Foundation as a whole and several Olympians, high level coaches, and victims in recent high-profile coaching abuse cases.
Virginia Swim Coach Charged With Taking Indecent Liberties With a Child
Ceci Christy contributed to this report. A 23-year old Virginia swim coach has been charged with two felony counts of…