U.S. Center for SafeSport said it discovered 'a culture in figure skating that allowed grooming and abuse to go unchecked for too long.'
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREThe U.S. Center for SafeSport delivered a chilling assessment of sexual misconduct in the sport of figure skating Monday morning, saying that in the course of its work on sexual misconduct allegations against the late national pairs champion John Coughlin, as well as other figure skating cases, it discovered “a culture in figure skating that allowed grooming and abuse to go unchecked for too long.
“If you want to change the culture of this sport, people have to come forward. All covered individuals have an obligation under the Code to report, and the Center does enforce that obligation. As we’ve seen with gymnastics, it takes brave people speaking up and enough of them to get a culture shift.”
Twice in the past six weeks, USFS has asked for the investigation to be completed, while SafeSport has maintained it cannot continue to investigate someone who has died.“The Center has made its position regarding the Coughlin matter abundantly clear to USFS and the parties involved. The Center’s actions are consistent with the SafeSport Code and its mission. The Center cannot advance an investigation when the named respondent no longer presents a potential threat.
Coughlin was a well-known presence at skating competitions and rinks around the country as a coach, TV commentator and a rising star within the leadership ranks of both USFS and the International Skating Union, the sport’s worldwide federation.“While I wish I could speak freely about the unfounded allegations levied against me, the SafeSport rules prevent me from doing so since the case remains pending,” he wrote.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Obama Makes It Harder to See the Arc of History BendOpinion: Obama's post-presidential center is a missed opportunity
Consulte Mais informação »
A 24-year-old Honduran woman’s pregnancy ended in a stillbirth at an ICE detention centerThe woman, a migrant from Honduras whose identity the agency withheld, was six months pregnant when she was arrested near Hidalgo, Tex.
Consulte Mais informação »
White House press corps booted from hotel media center as Kim Jong Un arrivesPresident Donald Trump had yet to touch down in Vietnam for his second meeting with North Korea's dictator, but Kim Jong Un already scored a point against the United States at the expense of the free press. The White House press corps was abruptly booted from its hotel workspace in Vietnam Tuesday
Consulte Mais informação »
Republican at center of North Carolina election fraud scandal will not run in new electionNEW: Mark Harris, Republican at center of North Carolina election fraud scandal, will not run in the new election. He cited health concerns when he announced his decision.
Consulte Mais informação »
Honduran woman's pregnancy ends in stillbirth at U.S. detention centerA Honduran woman's pregnancy ended in stillbirth at U.S. detention center. An ICE spokesperson said stillbirths are very rare, but the announcement drew swift public condemnation from advocates and migrant rights groups.
Consulte Mais informação »
N.C. Republican At Center Of Election Fraud Case Won't Run In New RaceMark Harris' decision to step aside in the new N.C. election will likely help Republicans in the election re-do. But Democrat Dan McCready has already raised over $500,000 for a new election that is sure to draw outsize national interest and money.
Consulte Mais informação »
Comedian takes center stage in Ukraine's presidential raceIn a popular Ukrainian TV series, comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy plays a president...
Consulte Mais informação »
Political operative at center of North Carolina election fraud controversy indictedLeslie McCrae Dowless, the North Carolina political operative at the center of state's election fraud controversy, has been indicted on multiple felony charges
Consulte Mais informação »