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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Olympic SafeSport over misconduct-related restrictions
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A federal judge last month dismissed a lawsuit against the Colorado-based U.S. Center for SafeSport, brought by a Florida businessman who disputed the center’s ability to impose misconduct-related restrictions on him. Derek Strine owns an equestrian event facility that is used for developing horses into Olympic competitors. He is a member of the U.S. Equestrian…
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Federal judge eases path for athlete’s abuse lawsuit against Olympic, Paralympic committee
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A federal judge agreed last month that a swimmer was an “invitee” of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee at its Colorado Springs training facility when a fellow athlete allegedly sexually assaulted him. Plaintiff Parker Egbert and the committee disputed whether he was an invitee or a “licensee” under Colorado law during his stay at…
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Federal judge narrows athlete’s claims against Olympic, Paralympic committee for sex abuse
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A federal judge on Monday dismissed some of the claims lodged against the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee by a swimmer who alleges the organization negligently failed to protect him from a fellow athlete’s sexual assaults. Parker Egbert, who has an intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, competed in the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021. He…
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Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Olympic committee over whistleblower firing
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A federal judge earlier this month rejected a request from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee to dismiss a lawsuit from a former high-ranking official that alleges the organization fired him in retaliation for his whistleblowing activity. At the same time, U.S. District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney denied a related request from plaintiff William…
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Olympic leaders valued image over safety, US House panel finds
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A congressional review of the U.S. Olympic system’s handling of sex-abuse cases criticizes a culture that sought to protect reputation and image over athlete safety. A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee released the report Thursday, outlining conclusions about the handling of sex-abuse cases involving Larry Nassar and others that have led to calls for change…
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USOC chooses Salt Lake City over Denver for Winter Olympics bid
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The long-running debate over whether Denver should bid on a future Winter Olympics — a debate fueled by skepticism from Gov.-elect Jared Polis — is now on hold, at least for the time being. The U.S. Olympic Committee announced Friday that it has chosen Salt Lake City over Denver “to represent the United States in…
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Senators request FBI probe of ex-US Olympic Committee boss
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Two U.S. senators have asked the Justice Department to probe whether the former boss of the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee lied to Congress in written testimony about his response to the Larry Nassar scandal. Scott Blackmun, former CEO of the Olympic Committee, told lawmakers in June that he consulted with SafeSport officials after learning…
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US Olympic leaders visit Denver ahead of winter-games decision
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Colorado’s powerbrokers were meeting with United States Olympic Committee leaders in Denver Tuesday, trying to keep the possibility of a bid for an upcoming Winter Games alive despite opposition from Gov.-Elect Jared Polis. Denver and Salt Lake City are the two remaining sites that the USOC has invited to submit bids for a future winter…
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Olympic athletes tell senators they want an independent watchdog for USOC
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Saying problems with the U.S. Olympic Committee go far beyond sexual assault, a representative for athletes told a U.S. Senate committee Tuesday they want more leverage in disputes with the Colorado Springs-based USOC, including an independent inspector general to investigate complaints and assigned advocates for athletes to ensure rights are being respected. “We believe athlete…
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Judge upholds 2012 charges against developer in USOC deal
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A once-prominent developer, accused of siphoning $1 million from a deal meant to keep the U.S. Olympic Committee headquarters in Colorado Springs, is again on track for a trial – more than six years after he was charged. Ray Marshall, 54, is to appear for a preliminary hearing Oct. 19 on 41 counts of theft…
