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Attorney Robert Allard has played a significant role in holding USA Swimming accountable for sexual abuse within the organization. Allard has represented numerous survivors of sexual abuse in cases involving USA Swimming, and has been a vocal critic of the organization’s handling of abuse allegations.
There is a long history of sexual abuse within USA Swimming, with allegations dating back several decades. The organization has been criticized for its handling of abuse allegations, and survivors have accused USA Swimming of failing to take adequate steps to protect athletes from abuse.
Some of the most high-profile cases of sexual abuse within USA Swimming include:
Rick Curl: Former coach Rick Curl was accused of sexually abusing one of his swimmers, Kelley Davies Currin, when she was a teenager. Currin came forward with her story in 2012, and Curl eventually pleaded guilty to the charges against him. USA Swimming was criticized for failing to investigate allegations of abuse against Curl when they were first reported in the 1980s.
Andy King: Former coach Andy King was convicted of sexually abusing one of his swimmers, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2014. USA Swimming was accused of failing to investigate allegations of abuse against King when they were first reported.
These cases, and many others like them, have led to calls for greater accountability and transparency within USA Swimming. The organization has implemented some reforms in recent years, including stronger background checks for coaches and officials, and the creation of a Safe Sport program to address incidents of abuse. However, survivors and advocates continue to call for more systemic changes to prevent future incidents of abuse within the sport of swimming.
Allard has argued that USA Swimming has failed to take adequate steps to protect its athletes from abuse and has called for greater accountability and transparency from the organization. He has also been a strong advocate for systemic changes within the sport of swimming to prevent future incidents of abuse.
In addition to his legal work, Allard has been a strong advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and has worked to raise public awareness about the issue. He has spoken at conferences and events about the need for greater accountability and transparency within USA Swimming and has been a vocal critic of the organization’s handling of abuse allegations.
Overall, Allard’s work has been instrumental in bringing attention to the issue of sexual abuse within USA Swimming and in holding the organization accountable for its failures to protect athletes from abuse. His efforts have helped to bring about important changes within the sport of swimming and have helped to ensure that survivors of sexual abuse within USA Swimming are able to seek justice and accountability.
