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As reported by Christine Brennan (note: the original article has been updated since I first posted):
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ETA that USFS' Grievances page is updated: https://www.usfigureskating.org/grievances
On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Center for SafeSport issued the following sanction regarding John Zimmerman IV.
Sanction: Two (2) year Suspension. Beginning on March 9, 2021, John Zimmerman IV is prohibited for two (2) years from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, any High Performance Management Organization (HPMO), or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
Pursuant to U.S. Figure Skating Bylaw Article XXV, Section 2, U.S. Figure Skating hereby adopts the Sanction imposed by the Center suspending John Zimmerman IV for two (2) years effective March 9, 2021.
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Former Olympic skater John Zimmerman suspended following accusation of sex abuse cover-up
John Zimmerman, a 2002 Olympian and member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, has been suspended for two years by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
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John Zimmerman, a 2002 Olympian and member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, has been suspended for two years by the U.S. Center for SafeSport ...
The suspension, which was announced on the SafeSport website Tuesday evening, is subject to appeal. SafeSport, which described the offense as "abuse of process, emotional misconduct, failure to report," did not disclose the length of the suspension, but a person with knowledge of the investigation told USA TODAY Sports that Zimmerman received a two-year suspension plus one year of probation.
The person requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
[Silvia] Fontana and [Vinny] Dispenza are not listed on SafeSport's centralized disciplinary database, however they each received six months of probation, according to the person with knowledge of the investigation.
ETA that USFS' Grievances page is updated: https://www.usfigureskating.org/grievances
On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Center for SafeSport issued the following sanction regarding John Zimmerman IV.
Sanction: Two (2) year Suspension. Beginning on March 9, 2021, John Zimmerman IV is prohibited for two (2) years from participating, in any capacity, in any event, program, activity, or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the National Governing Bodies recognized by the USOPC, a Local Affiliated Organization as defined by the Code, any High Performance Management Organization (HPMO), or at a facility under the jurisdiction of the same.
Pursuant to U.S. Figure Skating Bylaw Article XXV, Section 2, U.S. Figure Skating hereby adopts the Sanction imposed by the Center suspending John Zimmerman IV for two (2) years effective March 9, 2021.
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