SafeSport Investigator Fired After Arrest for Alleged Theft During Police Tenure

Jason Krasley, hired to handle sensitive abuse cases, was dismissed following charges of stealing $5,500 from a 2019 drug bust.

• The U.S. Center for SafeSport terminated investigator Jason Krasley after learning of his arrest for allegedly stealing confiscated drug money while working as a police officer in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
• Krasley, who joined SafeSport in 2021, was responsible for investigating cases of sexual abuse and harassment in sports with Olympic connections.
• The center is reviewing Krasley's past cases and has hired an external firm to audit his work, though no mishandling of cases has been identified so far.
• SafeSport, which was established in 2017, faces ongoing challenges in managing a growing number of sensitive cases and ensuring qualified investigators are hired.
• The incident has raised concerns among accusers, including rugby player Sean McDowell, about the center's ability to handle cases effectively and its vetting process for employees.

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