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Athlete Sues Coach, USA Swimming for Abuse

Swimmer: Sport's governing body didn't protect me

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 12, 2010 3:12 AM CDT

(Newser) – A former swimmer who says her coach sexually abused her for 5 years starting when she was just 15 has filed suit against the coach and USA Swimming. Jancy Thompson says the abuse from coach Norm Havercroft forced her to give up the sport she... Read full story »

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Athlete Sues Coach, USA Swimming for Abuse

Swimmer: Sport's governing body didn't protect me

child molestation • sexual abuse • coach • USA Swimming

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