Colorado ski coach arrested, accused of sexual assault on 9-year-old boy

Jared Hedges, a ski coach of Team Summit Colorado, has had his employment terminated after his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old boy on his ski team. The Denver-based organization U.S. SafeSport confirmed to CBS News Colorado that they terminated Hedges' employment. According to the attorneys for the victim and the family, the child was on a ski team trip organized by Hedges, 48, in Taos, New Mexico, when the alleged incident occurred.

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Main Idea: Colorado ski coach Jared Hedges was arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old boy during a team trip in New Mexico, and his employer says he has been fired.

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Taos County deputies said they responded to a report of an assault at Taos Ski Valley on March 22 and identified Hedges as the suspect.
He was charged with criminal sexual penetration of a minor and criminal sexual contact and booked into the Taos County Adult Detention Center.
U.S. Center for SafeSport confirmed it terminated Hedges, and Team Summit said it reported the case and fired him after learning of the allegations.
The victim’s lawyers said they fear there may be more victims and urged other families to come forward.

Impact on the People

Negative Impact

The arrest raises fear for families in youth sports and may expose more victims, while police and SafeSport investigations can add costs for clubs and taxpayers.

Positive Impact

The case may push sports groups to strengthen child safety checks and reporting, which could better protect young athletes.

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