August 22, 20197 yr Makes you wonder how many predators have been shielded for years by people who were supposed to protect skaters. Makes you wonder how many are still skating by under the radar.
August 22, 20197 yr A 60 day reporting rule is so stringent considering the difficulty that victims of abuse have to face in coming forward.
December 11, 20196 yr Also this Quote Documents further stated at the time of Shepard’s arrest, he was the President of the Salt Lake Figure Skating and was a primary teacher at church.
December 11, 20196 yr Im so angry that this continues to happen in our sport. Minors share so much with adults with spaces (they train together, travel together, compete together...) I think the ISU and the Federations should work harder to protect them.
December 11, 20196 yr Beyond the first feelings of shock and horror and disappointment, am I alone in wondering why some men feel the need to send pictures of their parts to females, and even worse, females who are children? I just don't understand. How awful for these girls, and everything they experienced afterwards from adults in positions of trust. I really want to understand what went on here... especially the *why? and how could you?*
December 12, 20196 yr 14 hours ago, liv said: Beyond the first feelings of shock and horror and disappointment, am I alone in wondering why some men feel the need to send pictures of their parts to females, and even worse, females who are children? I just don't understand. How awful for these girls, and everything they experienced afterwards from adults in positions of trust. I really want to understand what went on here... especially the *why? and how could you?* Spoiler because they are sexual predators,I don't speak of MC in particular but when a man in his late 20's thinks it's fine to send a d*** pic to a 13 y.o. girl,rest assure it's not the 1st time he does that.One doesn't suddendly start to behave like a stalker,a molester or a rapist,it is a common M.O.,one they've been having for a long time..until they are arrested usually. Hopefully this will open the discussion of what to do when young girls and boys are involved in a sport and the need to protect them.
December 16, 20196 yr French Fed press release: https://ffsg.org/communique-de-presse-article-usa-today-10-12-19/
December 16, 20196 yr 20 minutes ago, Pink Elephants said: French Fed press release: https://ffsg.org/communique-de-presse-article-usa-today-10-12-19/ This defense line is unacceptable and shows exactly how deep the problem is
December 17, 20196 yr 10 hours ago, Pink Elephants said: French Fed press release: https://ffsg.org/communique-de-presse-article-usa-today-10-12-19/ I’m going to be sick really 🤢
December 17, 20196 yr What else they need to stop him for good?how many children do they need to suffer? I am deeply disgusted
December 17, 20196 yr Important coverage in mainstream media: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/dec/17/figure-skating-john-coughlin-and-the-disturbing-reality-of-athlete-on-athlete-abuse
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