SafeSport News
BEARSHARKTOPUS AQUATICS HEAD COACH BOBBY ALLISON ADDED TO SAFESPORT DATABASE
"Robert “Bobby” Allison, the head coach of Bearsharktopus Aquatics in Springfield, Ill., has been added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Disciplinary Database.
Allison was added to the database on July 31 with a temporary suspension and a no contact directive under allegations of misconduct. He has also been suspended by USA Swimming on an interim basis."
U.S. Snowboard coach Peter Foley suspended after investigation into sexual misconduct
"Peter Foley, U.S. Snowboard's head coach for 28 years, has been suspended from all Olympic and Paralympic activity following a nearly 18-month investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport into allegations of sexual misconduct."
Michigan coach duo, including gymnast abused by Nassar, suing U.S. Center for SafeSport over suspension
"The lawsuit is being filed against SafeSport, its individual investigator and four individuals who lodged the complaints with SafeSport. Prince said the Moores are seeking monetary compensation for defamation, the removal of investigator Simone Cardosa and a correction to SafeSport practices – which he said will have widespread impact across all Olympic Movement sports in the U.S."
Larry Nassar stabbed in altercation at federal prison, sources say
"The attack occurred Sunday at United States Penitentiary Coleman in Sumterville, and Nassar was in stable condition, sources told Fox News. The Associated Press first reported about the incident."
Source: Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times at federal prison
"Disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing female gymnasts, was stabbed during an altercation with another incarcerated person at the United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida."
Larry Nassar reportedly stabbed multiple times in prison, in stable condition
"Larry Nassar, the disgraced former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor who was convicted of sexually abusing numerous underage female gymnasts, has reportedly been stabbed while serving his prison sentence at United States Penitentiary Coleman in Florida."
Nassar Is Said to Have Been Stabbed Multiple Times in Florida Prison
"The episode adds to a long, troubled case of a once-prominent sports physician accused of molesting and assaulting dozens of young women and children, including athletes at Michigan State University, Olympians and members of the U.S. national gymnastics team — in the guise of providing treatment and examinations."
Fencer Alen Hadzic, who went to Olympics despite sexual misconduct claims, has been banned
"Alen Hadzic, the U.S. fencer who went to the Tokyo Olympics as an alternate despite being under investigation for sexual misconduct, has been declared permanently ineligible by the U.S. Center for SafeSport."
Monica Aldama Addresses USA Cheer
"I am hopeful because we need systems in place that protect our athletes and the community at large from abuses that do happen within the framework of sports. And while my situation is unfortunate, I will gladly participate in USA Cheer's investigation and whatever process is available to me,"
Jeff Campf Ruled Permanently Ineligible By U.S. Center For SafeSport
"he U.S. Center for SafeSport ruled professional rider and trainer Jeff Campf permanently ineligible to compete on March 1. The reason for the sanction, which is subject to appeal, was sexual misconduct and physical misconduct, and he also has a no-contact directive."
U.S. Center for SafeSport finds USA Hockey provided accused party information about probe
"The U.S. Center for SafeSport issued a public summary of a confidential report sent to Congress on Wednesday, detailing its findings of a probe into whether USA Hockey interfered with a SafeSport investigation."
How SafeSport turned on a rugby referee who reported misconduct
"Gray Montrose could not believe it when she opened her email earlier this year and read that she was facing punishment from the U.S. Center for SafeSport."
Local gymnastics coach suspended...
“Not only can she not coach anywhere in the country in the sport of gymnastics for two years, but she can’t receive a membership or coach underneath the Olympic Movement,” Prince said. “So 83 or more national governing bodies of sports.”
US fencer accused of sexual misconduct loses appeal to move into Olympic Village at Tokyo Games
".An arbitrator upheld restrictions that were placed on Hadzic by USA Fencing and prohibited him from staying with his teammates, said attorney Michael Palma, who represents Hazdic."
US fencer accused
"At the hearing, Palma said, Katharine “Kat’’ Holmes, a member of the Olympic fencing team..."
Third Legacy Elite coach under investigation
“Hair was pulled and girls were constantly body-shamed,” a parent wrote..."
USA Gymnastics coordinator Valeri Liukin's gym not immune to criticism for abuse
"USA Gymnastics officials also knew at that time that Liukin's Dallas-area gyms, the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, had been sued by a former gymnast who said she was sexually abused by her then 29-year-old coach, starting when she was 14. The gym denies any wrongdoing."
Disgraced equestrian Rich Fellers expected to take plea deal in sex abuse case, wife files for divorce
"Internationally known Olympic Equestrian Rich Fellers is expected to take a plea deal as part of a global settlement with both State and Federal prosecutors– according to court documents and records obtained by NW Horse Report."
traditionalists are taking aim at the Olympic watchdog created to protect young athletes.
"In recent years, SafeSport has banned some of the U.S.’s top horsemen for sexual misconduct. The decisions have torn the rich and powerful equestrian community apart, with many people choosing to stand by their heroes and challenging the center’s processes."
