A year-long, nationwide French effort to uncover and combat sexual violence in sports has identified more than 400 coaches, teachers and others suspected of abuse or covering it up. The alleged abuse included sexual assault, harassment or other violence. The abuse reached across the country and across the whole sector, with accusations targeting a total of 48 sports federations. In the wake of Abitbol’s accusations, more skaters spoke out to denounce alleged sexual violence from coaches. At a government meeting Friday to assess efforts to fight sexual violence, Abitbol told the group that she's "healing" and was glad to see other victims speaking out, according to L'Equipe newspaper.

Source: Fox News April 03, 2021 15:45 UTC