Champion Ice Dancer Sorensen Withdraws from Championship Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

Sorensen, under investigation for a 2012 sexual assault allegation, denies the claims and is fully cooperating with Canada’s Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner.

• Canadian ice dancing champion Nikolaj Sorensen is under investigation for an alleged 2012 sexual assault of an American figure skating coach and former skater.
• Sorensen and his skating partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry have withdrawn from the Canadian figure skating championships, stating their participation would be a distraction.
• Sorensen denies the allegations and says he is cooperating fully with the investigation by Canada’s Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner.
• Fournier Beaudry has expressed her belief in Sorensen's integrity, respect and kindness.
• Skate Canada is complying with all provisional measures imposed by Abuse-Free Sport’s Director of Sanctions and Outcomes regarding this case.

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