Rick Curl

Report Says USA Swimming Has Ignored Hundreds Of Sexual Abuse Cases

A report by the Southern California News Group says USA Swimming has ignored, covered up or refused to investigate sexual abuse allegations against coaches in relation to hundreds of swimmers over decades.

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Sexual Abuser Swim Coach Rick Curl Released From Prison Early

Rick Curl, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing Kelly Currin from ages 13 to 18.

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Reactions To Coaching Bans Show How Far We Have Yet to Come

The following is solely the opinion of Chris DeSantis. While Chris DeSantis is a writer for Swimswam, his opinion does…

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Women’s Sports Foundation Protests Wielgus’ HOF Induction; Group of Past USA Swimming Presidents Push Back

The letter is signed by a group referring to themselves as “Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” as well as “Supporters of Victims of Coaching Sexual Abuse,” which includes the Women’s Sports Foundation as a whole and several Olympians, high level coaches, and victims in recent high-profile coaching abuse cases.

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Open Letter From Chuck Wielgus On Rick Curl Sentencing

“Dear USA Swimming families and members, In light of recent events, I want to take the time to address a very important topic – the safety and well-being of USA Swimming athlete members.”

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USA Swimming Releases Statement; Currin Releases Another Statement

USA Swimming has released a statement after the sentencing of disgraced swim coach Rick Curl today, where he was sentenced…

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Rick Curl Sentenced in Maryland; Will Spend 7 Years in Prison

Ceci Christy was in the courtroom in Rockville, Maryland as former high-level swim coach Rick Curl was sentenced today. UPDATE:…

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Rick Curl Sentencing Set for Thursday (May 23rd)

Tomorrow in Rockville, Maryland Rick Curl will be sentenced based on his plea of guilty of sexual abuse of a…

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Rick Curl Pleads Guilty to One Count Of Sexual Abuse on a Minor

Rick Curl will now remain free on bond until his sentencing in May.

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Rick Curl Enters Consent Order to Set Plea Agreement in Maryland

Ceci Christy contributed to this report. In a story first broken by the Washington Post earlier today, and later confirmed…

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2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: Person of the Year, Bob Allard

Child advocacy attorney Robert Allard was involved in many extremely high-profile cases in the last year.

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Date Set for ‘Probable Cause’ Hearing in Rick Curl Case; Other Updates

Updates on the ongoing legal cases involving swim coaches Rick Curl, Mark Schubert, Jonathan Bell, and Noah Rucker.

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Christy: Updates to Civil and Criminal Cases Against Swim Coaches

Swim News: Updates to the cases of Pennsylvania swim coach Jonathan Bell (above), Rick Curl, and Mark Schubert.

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UPDATE: Rick Curl Surrenders For Arrest to Montgomery County Police Thursday

Rick Curl has turned himself in to police, though the state still denies a warrant has been issued.

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MD Police: No Warrant Issued for Rick Curl’s Arrest, According to System

Montgomery County Police reports that their systems show no record of an arrest warrant being issued for Rick Curl. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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