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John Coughlin, a two-time U.S. pairs figure skating champion and a fixture at skating competitions and rinks around the country as a coach, TV commentator and chair of the International Skating Union’s Athletes Commission, had his eligibility to participate in his sport restricted Dec. 17 by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport opened in 2017 with the aim to end all forms of abuse in sport. It has exclusive jurisdiction over allegations of sexual misconduct but also looks into other forms of abuse.
Later Monday afternoon, Coughlin responded to an email seeking comment.
"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 said. "I note only that the SafeSport notice of allegation itself stated that an allegation in no way constitutes a finding by SafeSport or that there is any merit to the allegation."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ohn-coughlin-restricted-safesport/2506060002/
The U.S. Center for SafeSport opened in 2017 with the aim to end all forms of abuse in sport. It has exclusive jurisdiction over allegations of sexual misconduct but also looks into other forms of abuse.
Later Monday afternoon, Coughlin responded to an email seeking comment.
"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 said. "I note only that the SafeSport notice of allegation itself stated that an allegation in no way constitutes a finding by SafeSport or that there is any merit to the allegation."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...ohn-coughlin-restricted-safesport/2506060002/