French ice skating president resigns over sexual abuse scandal
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Long-serving head denies protecting coach accused of rape and sexual abuse by figure skaters
The long-serving head of France’s skating federation has resigned amid suspicions that he covered up for a coach accused of rape and sexual abuse by former figure skaters.
Didier Gailhaguet denied protecting the coach and says he is not at fault, and cast the blame on a former sports minister when he announced his resignation following a special meeting at the French Federation of Ice Sports (FFSG) on Saturday. He said no one at the federation was aware of the alleged wrongdoing. Continue reading...