The US Cener for SafeSport has announced George Morris' suspension status has changed to" permanently ineligible"
Morris, the former chef d’equipe for U.S. show jumping, was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor and was banned by the U.S. Equestrian Federation in August, pending appeal. Two alleged victims testified at the arbitration held earlier this month. Morris denied the charges.
“No matter how big a figure is in their sport, or how old the allegations, nobody is above accountability. Athletes and other sport participants must be empowered to stand up for what’s right and speak out against what they know to be wrong. The Center’s fair process is a critical part of making that a reality because it gives participants confidence they will be heard, which is essential to making well-being the centerpiece of sport culture," states Ju'Iese Colon, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Source: ChronoftheHorse
Morris, the former chef d’equipe for U.S. show jumping, was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor and was banned by the U.S. Equestrian Federation in August, pending appeal. Two alleged victims testified at the arbitration held earlier this month. Morris denied the charges.
“No matter how big a figure is in their sport, or how old the allegations, nobody is above accountability. Athletes and other sport participants must be empowered to stand up for what’s right and speak out against what they know to be wrong. The Center’s fair process is a critical part of making that a reality because it gives participants confidence they will be heard, which is essential to making well-being the centerpiece of sport culture," states Ju'Iese Colon, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
Source: ChronoftheHorse