- Former investigator faced internal probes before hiring for Olympic abuse cases
- 124 cases handled by accused ex-cop, 15 unresolved at termination
- Nonprofit spent $390k+ on travel amid $21M budget scrutiny
New Congressional findings reveal troubling gaps in the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s hiring practices. Documents show executives approved Jason Krasley’s 2021 investigator role despite warnings about an active Allentown PD internal probe. This decision now casts doubt on the organization’s ability to police abuse in Olympic sports.
The controversy highlights broader challenges in nonprofit oversight. Unlike corporate HR departments, organizations handling sensitive cases often lack access to national decertification databases – a flaw SafeSport claims it’s now addressing. Comparatively, Pennsylvania’s Youth Protection Agencies implemented mandatory NDI checks in 2022 following similar scandals.
Financial disclosures compound concerns. While SafeSport requested increased funding, 2023 records show $50,000 allocated to dues and subscriptions– enough to cover 18 months of premium background check services. The center’s legal fees also surpassed 11% of its total budget, raising questions about resource allocation priorities.
Victim advocates criticize the delayed response timeline. SafeSport waited two months after Krasley’s initial arrest to terminate him, a decision CEO Ju’Riese Colon defended as necessary to avoid interfering with criminal probes. However, this approach left 15 active cases in limbo, requiring complete reassignments.
The organization now faces bipartisan calls for structural reforms. Proposed changes include board-level oversight committees and mandatory ethics training – measures already adopted by 63% of federally funded nonprofits. As Grassley’s May 1 deadline approaches, stakeholders await proof of systemic change.