Plaintiffs Drop Four Claims in Lawsuit Against Univ. of Kentucky over Former Coach’s Behavior
Two plaintiffs suing the University of Kentucky over the behavior of former head swimming & diving coach Lars Jorgensen have agreed…
Former University of Kentucky Head Coach Gary Conelly Dropped as Defendant in Jorgensen Suit
Gary Conelly, who was the head swim coach at the University of Kentucky for 22 years, has been dismissed as a defendant in the lawsuit over the…
Kentucky Seeks to Dismiss Four Counts in Lawsuit Against Former Coach Lars Jorgensen
UK argued it should avoid culpability for “vicarious liability” related to Jorgensen’s actions because they did not fall within the scope of his employment.
Kentucky Hit With 2 Years of Probation for Level II Training Violations Under Lars Jorgensen
The NCAA said Jorgensen “did not participate in the agreement,” and that his portion of the case will be handled separately by the Committee on Infractions.
Former Kentucky Coach Lars Jorgensen Reportedly Suspended Previously in 2019
Kentucky reportedly suspended Lars Jorgensen for six days without pay in December of 2019 for hiding sexual assault allegations against a staff member.
Lars Jorgensen Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations, Says Relationships Were “Consensual”
Jorgensen’s accusers deny they ever had consensual romantic relationships with the coach.
Lawyer for Lars Jorgensen Blames Rape Allegations on ‘NCAA Woke Philosophy’
University officials also addressed the allegations against Jorgensen on Wednesday, saying they have notified law enforcement and will cooperate fully.
Lawsuit Accuses Former Kentucky Swim Coach Lars Jorgensen of Rape, Claims School Was Complicit
Gary Conelly and Mitch Barnhart are also named as defendants in the lawsuit along with Lars Jorgensen and the university for their “deliberate indifference.”
