The 'John Doe' who accused former Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich of sexual abuse in 2010 identified himself Wednesday as former Blackhawks minor league player Kyle Beach.
after an independent investigation determined he and other team executives failed to promptly investigate the former player's claims that he was sexually assaulted by a video coach in 2010.
Beach said he had "a great feeling of relief vindication and it was no longer my word against everyone else's." "I think anytime you get that phone call, you're going up – whether it's to play or to be a practice player. But to be a part of that for the first time besides a training camp, it was an extremely special moment for me and for my family and the next step for me pursuing my NHL dream that I dreamed about and worked for my entire life," Beach told TSN. "So unfortunately, a couple weeks after, those memories were tainted, and my life was changed forever.
Meanwhile, Aldrich got a front row seat to the party when the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010. He got to bring the cup to his hometown, was paid a playoff bonus, and attended the banner-raising ceremony at the United Center. Former federal prosecutor Reid Schar, who conducted the independent probe after Beach sued the Blackhawks in May, said the investigation determined that both the former player and Aldrich agreed they had a sexual encounter in May of 2010 but while Beach insisted it was entirely non-consensual, Aldrich maintains it was entirely consensual.
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