US figure skater files lawsuit claiming sex abuse by coach

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A former competitive figure skater filed a lawsuit Friday against once-heralded Olympic coach Richard Callaghan, saying he was sexually abused ...

LOS ANGELES: A former competitive figure skater filed a lawsuit Friday against once-heralded Olympic coach Richard Callaghan, saying he was sexually abused after USA Figure Skating dismissed sexual misconduct complaints against him.

Maurizi accused Callaghan of sexually abusing him from about 1977 to 1986 in a grievance filed with the federation in 1999 that included statements from others who had allegedly been abused or witnessed sexual misconduct by Callaghan, who denied the claims. "Despite this litany of sexual abuse and misconduct complaints made against remained in good standing with until 2018."

A US Figure Skating statement to ABC said that,"Maurizi's case prompted US Figure Skating to examine its rules and procedures in the area of Athlete Safety" and said the organization"has acted promptly on every incident reported to it of suspected sexual abuse or misconduct since the new policy was enacted in May 2000."

 

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