2 accuse boss of the Amateur Athletic Union of assault when they were teens
(NEWSER) - In yet more accusations of sex attacks on children in the sports world, the boss of the Amateur Athletic Union has been axed amid a sex crime probe. The AAU booted Bobby Dodd last week and Memphis police launched an investigation after two men stepped forward to say that he had molested them in the 1980s when they were teenage athletes with the organization. "AAU is facing straight up to these serious allegations," spokesman Ralph Sachs told ABC News. "The interim president, staff, the volunteers are shocked and deeply concerned. All their action has been taken to protect the integrity of the organization but, particularly, the safety of the children." More»
