Fired U.S. Center for SafeSport investigator arrested on new charges
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DENVER — An ex-cop fired from his job as an investigator at the U.S. Center for SafeSport for allegedly stealing money seized at a drug bust has been arrested again, this time charged with rape and sex trafficking. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Jason Krasley, a former U.S. Center for SafeSport investigator, was arrested on new rape and sex trafficking charges tied to alleged crimes from his time as a police officer.
Key Points:
- Krasley had already been fired by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after an earlier arrest on theft charges linked to a drug bust.
- The new case says he is accused of felony rape, involuntary sexual servitude, kidnapping, witness intimidation, and related charges.
- SafeSport said it was shocked by the allegations and is reviewing the cases Krasley handled, including a third-party audit.
- The arrest raises new questions about how Krasley passed the center’s vetting process before being hired to work on sensitive abuse cases.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The arrest and SafeSport hiring failure can weaken trust in athlete protection and waste public resources spent on investigations.
Positive Impact
The case may push SafeSport and police agencies to tighten vetting and oversight, which could better protect victims in the future.
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- Primary:U.S. Center for SafeSportnonprofit / NGO
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Former SafeSport investigator and ex-police officer at the center of the article, arrested and charged with rape, sex.
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The organization that hired Krasley, fired him after earlier allegations, and is reviewing his cases after the new.
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Krasley’s former employer and the department tied to the earlier theft allegations and broader misconduct claims.
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SafeSport chief executive quoted responding to the allegations and describing the organization’s review actions.
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Current Allentown officer who was also arrested and charged in the same report.
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The office that announced the new arrest and charges.
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Krasley’s attorney, quoted denying the allegations.
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