Allegations of abuse by Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries to be further investigated

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CALGARY – Calgary-born Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries will once again be investigating her harassment allegations against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. This comes after she successfully appeals the first investigation.

The review of some complaints was ordered by the Sport Dispute Resolution Center of Canada.

the [SDRCC] The arbitrator meanwhile confirmed the dismissal of a reprisal complaint filed by Ms Humphries, which alleged that her massage time had been intentionally reduced by BCS, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton said in a statement.

CTV News has asked the SDRCC for details of the re-investigation, but said it was not commenting on specific cases.

The arbitrator expressed no opinion on the allegations which will be the subject of a new investigation. The other allegations are these allegations. They will be the subject of a new investigation, “a statement read.

In January 2019, Bobsleigh Canada confirmed that Humphries had filed a harassment complaint with the organization the previous year. She alleged verbal and mental abuse by head coach Todd Hays.

The complaint was forwarded to an independent investigator. Ultimately, the investigation found that Humphries’ claims could not be proven.

In August 2019, Humphries applied to be released from Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton, allowing her to try for the U.S. team. It was refused.

Soon after, Humphries filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against BCS and sought an injunction that would force the sport’s governing body to release her.

In mid-September, a Calgary judge ruled she would not be released, but at the end of the month Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton released her. Humphries now competing for the United States team

BCS looks forward to a swift re-investigation with the full support of Ms. Humphries, said Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton.

CTV News has contacted Humphries’ attorney for comment.

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