2012 Sexual assault allegation reportedly being investigated

[Elizabeth]

Christine Brennan has reported in the USA Today that an allegation of a 2012 sexual assault in the USA is being investigated by Canada's Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC). This involves current Canadian champion ice dancer Nikolaj Sørensen.
The story is being re-reported on various other media.

Skate Canada's statement:


I have chosen not to share any of the details published in the article as the situation is under investigation.

[happyheini]

Bad timing, with Canadians just around he corner, there will speculations and distractions, not only for him but the whole event.

[Elizabeth]

Bad timing, with Canadians just around he corner, there will speculations and distractions, not only for him but the whole event.

Indeed.

It is being reported today that the alleged victim's attorney is saying that Nik should be suspended from competition before Canadians.

[fred]

This is very disturbing. I expect the investigation will get to the truth in this matter, and I know Skate Canada will react appropriately. Sorry to be so cliché about this.
If there's any truth about this, Nik should do the right thing and voluntarily withdraw. He knows the truth, good or bad. It will come to light in time.
It's like a sickness that infects our society and we need to find the cure. Skating, unfortunately, is not immune.
It's a sad situation either way. I've gone through mild shock and upset, very quickly and I'm settling down into a smoldering anger.

[kittykins]

Although everyone is innocent until proven guilty, the allegations are very bad. It makes me sick to think of what this young woman has gone through if it is all true. Could there be other potential victims?! They made the right decision to withdraw from Canadian Nationals.