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*As a citizen activist, all information has been procured from the public domain*

EXPLORATION OF A TIMELINE
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On October 18, 2024 Ivan Desyatov – Team USA Athlete was given that he was ineligible to
continue training or compete in his sport of figure skating based on one allegation from one
adult foreign skater. He did not have an opportunity to be heard and gagged from presenting
all of the exculpatory evidence he has in his defence … three months later.
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Table of Content
Index 4
The case and why we are addressing it 5-13
How did this happen ? 13
What is SafeSport ? 14-20
The Court Cases 20-23
Why Don’t we Like to Talk about this ? 24-29
Why this Case ? 30-31
Overview of Timeline 32-33
Summer 2021 34
September 16/21 Skate America Announcement 35
September 19/21 first post of allegation 36
September 24/24 37
September 26/24 Day of SafeSport report 38
September 29/24 39
September 30/24 and Oct 3/24 40
October 7 Post 41
October 10 post and Youtube Video 42
October 16 Respondent and partner withdraw from competition 43
October 17 The Skating Lesson Posts 44
October18/24 Suspension Announced + Public Reaction 45-46
October 18 and 19 Complainant named in podcast 46
The Beginning of incitement 47-48
Role of Influencer Agent 49
Role of The Skating Lesson 50-52
Public Reaction 53-56
Misinformation Spreads 57
Speculation of Coordinated Effort 58
Tik Tok Content Creators 59
The Complainant’s Team 60
Complainant and Social Media 61
# MetooSkating 62-63
Influenzz Influencer Agent 64
Delphine Bellanger Complainant’s Mother 65-66
French Lawyer 67-68
Wikipedia Edits 69-70
r/Figure Skating Subreddit 71-73
Print Media – Disinformation Perpetuated 74-75
Nov 5 French Mediapart Article 76-80
English Translation Screenshots Comparison 81-86
French lawyer blogger for Medipart 86-87
No-contact Directive 86-87
Complainant’s Team 88
Public Reaction to Article 89-91
The beginning of Questioning 92-97
Complainant address public speculation/Timeline Changes 98-100
Complainant Addresses Influencer Agent Role 101-102
ISU Release 103-106
Reaction to ISU Release 107
Complainant Re-addressing Allegation 108-109
Influencer and Agent addressing commenters 110
Trauma-informed practice concerns 111-112
ISU Safe guarding Policy 113
Abuse of Process Policy 116-119
Suicides related to allegations 120
French Law 120
Complication of French Law/Duke Lacrosse false allegation 121
Support Article from former teammate 122
Questions and Queries 123-124
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INDEX

US Legislative Authority: US Centre for Safe Sport

National Governing Body: US Figure Skating Federation - USFSF
International Governing Body: International Skating Union
Respondent: Ivan Desyatov – Russian-born skater for USFSF
Complainant: S.M. - French citizen skating for Estonian Federation
Complainant Mother’s: Delphine Bellanger – French citizen
Influencer agent of Influenzz: Felix LaPoussiere – French citizen.
Complainant’s lawyer: Nabil Boudi – French lawyer and journalist for Mediapart
Respondent’s Partner: Isabella Flores
Figure Skating Gossip Podcaster: David Leese of “The Skating Lesson”
Media Publication: MediaPart: Independent French publication
Platforms Involved: Reddit r/figureskating
X
Patreon
Instagram
Facebook
Anything Goes Figure Skating Media Site
Golden Skate Media site Forum
FS Universe Media Site Forum
Additional Publications: Sports Express Russia,
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The Case and Why We are Examining it

This case has played itself out in the public domain and presented a number of outliers and red
flags based on what has been shared in the public domain.

DISCLAIMER AND INTENT:

 The group that has put this together has been following the case from its beginning to its
status in present day in public forums.
 We do not purport to know what actually occurred as there were only two individuals
present at the time of the alleged event.
 Our intent is to address the red flags and outliers that have presented themselves in the
public domain in regards to this case and advocate for due process for the respondent.
 We encourage readers to verify all public sources of information and examine all
research for themselves.
 Since the initial posting of the first version of the case study online, there have been
anonymous sources within the skating community that have come forward with
additional information not contained in the French article and in the complainant’s video
posts regarding the allegation. All information provided by the sources remain
unverified. It is emphasized to us, however, that allegedly multiple witnesses were
present in the context of additional information that have been recently been presented.

Notable features of the SafeSport Case

 The respondent and his ice dance partner withdrew from the first big break of their
athletic career the day before it was to begin In October 2024.

The incident was alleged to have occurred ten months prior in Zagreb. Croatia.

The respondent was not given an opportunity to be heard prior to the suspension. This
has been a normalized process as outlined by US. Centre for SafeSport Code.

 The respondent was issued a suspension without any of the factors listed below
historically considered when considering a suspension. As in all SafeSport cases, the
defendant’s exculpatory evidence was not reviewed nor was he granted the right to be
heard:
o Allegation between two adults – no minor involvement.
o One allegation – one single incident.
o No prior history of abuse
o No power imbalance ie. coach-athlete relationship
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 The allegation did NOT involve a power imbalance. The complainant and respondent
are peers in competition and both adults in a he-said/she-said case.

 The respondent is a vulnerable individual. He is a new immigrant to the United States

invited to skate with Team USA. He was orphaned at age 16 and was vulnerable to war
conscription prior to immigrating to the United States to train. At the time of his arrival
to the USA, he did not know English and has received little formal training. At the time
of the allegation, he was assessed online by an ESL teacher using the written and verbal
evidence available as a level 2 Pre-Intermediate English Speaker and had little to no
written English skills. At the time of the allegation, the respondent had only begun to
learn English through immersion for 18 months.
PR began work on September 16, before SafeSport report and on the day the respondents was
announced to be competing in Grand Prix.

Filed September 26/24

 Complainant began an online social media campaign to engage in character

assassination of respondent BEFORE THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED to Safe Sport. The
first video posted regarding the allegation as on September 19th, a week before she
reported to SafeSport. She also stated that she had reported it to her federation,
however the article stated that the Estonian judge she discussed the allegation with had
told the complainant she needed to report to the federation directly as they don’t
accept third party reports. This was reported in the French article, an unofficial English
screenshot of this part of the article was only found on X and not by the complainant’s
PR team. The complainant stated in first video posted September 19, that no action had
been taken. However, complainant had never taken steps to have action taken. She did
not go back to Estonian Federation to directly report to them when she was told they
didn’t accept third-party reports. If she indeed filed a complaint with police, she did file
in within a jurisdiction that had any capability to investigate due to France’s blocking
statute. At the time of her first post, she hadn’t even reported the case to the U.S. Centre
for Safe Sport. Why did she take the position of “no one doing anything “ if she hadn’t
taken action items she was told to take to have it addressed ?
It is argued, how has this not created a weaponized system detrimental to amateur
competitive sport in the U.S.A. ?
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Complainant told to follow-up with Estonian ice

sports federation as they don’t accept third party
reports in December 2023.

 On the day of the announcement of the suspension, the complainant, an influencer

agency from France named Influenzz, and her mother on the X platform began an
aggressive online media smear campaign. The respondent’s fan accounts and figure
skating bloggers were contacted by an unknown source and officially linked the
respondent to the complainant the day after the suspension announcement. The PR team
was confirmed via comments by the complainant’s influencer team on December 9,
2024 on her Instagram profile. Why was the complainant able to engage in abuse of
process prior to the SafeSport complaint ?

 The respondent was called a rapist, received threats and calls for deportation in a
widespread, global media smear campaign, before being heard. Why has the respondent
been subject to character assassination with no means of defence or mechanism to stop it
lieu of the U.S. Centre for SafeSport Code ?

 On November 5, 24 a French publication by the name of Mediapart published an article

detailing the allegation and publicly naming the respondent. The article was
published in French without an official English translation and there were unofficial
English translations provided by a series of screenshot that were disseminated via
social media, skating bloggers, the complainant and her PR team. The English translation
contained a number of mistranslations which misrepresented certain aspects of the
allegation. If the complaint was reported on September 26 and the suspension was
initiated on October 18, and the influencer agent admitted the article was in the works
several weeks before the November 5th publication date, was the personally translated
French-to-English article with the mistranslations sent to U.S. Centre for SafeSport or
SafeSkate as a means to immediately initiate suspension as evidence? An article from a
foreign publication in which the complainant’s lawer is a regular writing contributor to ?
Conflict of interest ?
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In the November 5th article, a witness named Holly was named present near the time of
the alleged incident. Why did the article not interview this witness or mention reaching
out to her for comment ?

 In the November 5th article, the complainant disclosed that she has memory issues and
cognitive after-effects as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Does this affect
reliability of self-recall ? Especially in lieu of testimony of taking a “powerful sleeping
pill” while allegedly being reported as “extremely intoxicated in front of multiple
witnesses.”

 The November 5th article was published by a publication in France that the
complainant’s lawyer is a regular writing contributor to, exposing a conflict of
interest.

 In the November 5th article, it was mentioned that a police report was filed in April and
the “investigation is ongoing” in screenshots of the unofficial English translations
provided in a series of screenshots by complainant, her mother and sent to numerous
skating bloggers. However, in the French article behind a paywall, it simply states a
“complaint was filed”. This was later corroborated by influencer agent Felix
Lapoussiere under complainant’s Dec 9, 24 grid post in the comments. If the incident
happened in Croatia, why was the report filed in France ? France has a blocking
statute that doesn’t permit the exchange of information and evidence cross-
jurisdictionally. https://www.iadclaw.org/defensecounseljournal/the-french-blocking-
statute-and-cross-border-discovery/

 The complainant’s influencer agent, Felix Lapoussiere, revealed on December 9, 24

that the article was written several weeks before being published. Going by the
influencer agent’s comments , then the article would have been in production before the
time of suspension. How has this not facilitated foreign interference of a TEAM USA
Athlete ?

 It has been shared that a number of complaints have been made to U.S. Centre for
SafeSport, SafeSkate and the International Skating Union by a concerned fan base
regarding the abuse of process and denigration by complainant’s PR team that has
taken place prior to the respondent being heard and investigated. The response by the
U.S. Centre for SafeSport was that the complainant’s behaviour is outside the scope of
US SafeSport jurisdiction and therefore the centre is unable to address it. Reports to the
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International Skating Union regarding the violating the SafeSport denigration safeguard
and online harassment to their safeguarding officer have not been responded to.
Why is the U.S. Centre for SafeSport accepting complaints outside their jurisdiction if
they cannot ensure a fair investigation devoid of abuses of process by their own Code of
Ethics?

 It was later revealed by anonymous sources that the complainant and the respondent were
former roommates at a summer training camp in Belarus in 2021. The summer camp videos
featuring both the complainant and the respondent were featured in the complainant’s
Instagram highlights. Featured in accompanying Vimeo link.

 The complainant has changed the timeline of events and altered the story several times on
her Instagram and X accounts.

 The complainant has a history of mental illness, self-reported since the age of 9 and a history
of Traumatic Brain Injury since September of 2022. She states that she has “memory
issues” in the French article. How can complainant be certain of her memory recall in lieu of
memory issues, TBI and intoxicated state ? In article, complainant notes that she “does not
remember what happened ?” and basing recall on text conversation.

 Complainant posted Instagram story at time of alleged incident tagging the respondent. The
story was featured in highlights until September 2024. It was deleted at the same time as the
complainant’s first video post about the allegation.

Respondent
featured and
tagged in
complainant’s
Instagram story
during time fo
alleged event
highlights –
deleted in
September 2024
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 The context of the situation appears to be a he-said/she-said between two adults. Could
this a case of whomever is the first to share the story wins in the public eye – which seems
highly influential in determining suspensions and rulings?

 The Bill passed that grants funding and authority to the U.S. Centre for SafeSport was
initially designed to protect minors participating in amateur sport from all forms of abuse
in sport. Is Safesport designed to police interactions between adults outside of sport in their
private lives, not engaged in a power dynamic or in the context of training or competing.
Does this have anything to do with a culture in a sport or does SafeSport maintain power
over athlete’s personal interactions ? Wouldn’t this be more appropriate in the hands of
law enforcement ?

 If intake took the complainant’s report on September 26, 24 and the suspension was only
handed down on October 18, 24 just prior to the Senior Grand Prix Competition, is it
reasonable to speculate that the article from French media
a) Self-admittedly from the complainant’s PR team translated to
English in the form of screen shots was being worked on
“several weeks” before publication November 5.
b) Srom a publication company in which the complainant’s
disclosed lawyer is a regular contributor to demonstrating a
conflict of interest
Was the English translation of the article shared with Safe Sport the reason why a suspension
was suddenly handed down despite no minor invovlement, he-said/she-said, no power
imbalance, no prior history, no pattern of abuse, two adults.

Was their any vetting done of the article ? Was this the influential factor alone ? Was their any
fact-checking agains the only official French version of the article behind a paywall ?

Were any conflicts-of-interests determined at that time ?

Did U.S. Centre for Safe Sport consider that taking in a foreign article regarding an
unproven allegation prior to any form of invesrtigation – is an abuse of process in itself ?
That it violates their own Code of Ethics?

Did U.S. Centre for SafeSport consider that denying respondents due process causing harm
to amateur athletes in the form of online reputation damage leading to potential mental
health harms and a history of respondents committing suicide ? That runs counter to their
mission objective ?
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 The complainant bases her allegation on a texting conversation that she reported to the
Mediapart article and likely shared with SafeSport with complaint. Does not take into
account that respondent was only a year into speaking English by immersion and had little
to no English written skills. It is reasonable to speculate that the respondent used a
translation application to communicate in writing. The respondent is Russian knowing
little English, the complainant is French and English as a second-language. Safesport has
only looked at the complainant’s screenshot and pending investigation has not verified the
respondent’s digital exculpatory evidence of the alleged screenshots to determine if there is
missing contexts or deleted information. This is a normalized process for U.S. SafeSport
per their U.S. Centre for SafeSport Code. If the screenshot was considered solid evidence,
why would all of the factors above not be taken into consideration in weighing the merit of
evidence in its full context?

ESL Teacher online

volunteered a preliminary Social media post
assessment of respondent’s on respondent’s
English language skills at A2 social media
based on online verbal and subscriber page in
written communication skills March 2024, four
available online. Written skill months after
is the last skill to develop in alleged incident.

 Complainant stated in the article that she couldn’t compete due to the alleged incident and
Ivan Desyatov was able to continue to compete. Complainant did go on to compete in
Worlds Championships in 2024. Herself and her ice dance partner were trying to secure
funding for further training throughout the
summer, however, were unable to secure
enough funds to continue their training
program and competition.
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New whistleblower update: January 2025 Since the initial posting of the document, there
have been three anonymous sources that have reached out with alleged information. This
information has not been verified.

 The complainant and the respondent lived together for a summer in 2021 in Belarus
along with several other skaters for a training camp.

 The complainant stated that she took a “powerful sleeping pill” and that the respondent
should have known what she took and the effects of taking a sleeping pill. How has she
verified that the respondent knew what she took ? They had not seen each other since
the training camp which took place prior to the complainant’s brain injury. What would
the effect of mixing a sleeping pill with large amounts of alcohol based on allegation of
“extreme intoxication in front of multiple witnesses” have on cognition and accuracy of
memory recall ?

 There were allegedly a number of witnesses present that evening with one source
coming forward stating the complainant was “extremely intoxicated in front of a lot of
us” the evening of the alleged event. This alleged detail has been left out of the
Mediapart article and all videos that complainant has posted about the event. Why was
this detail left out of the complainant’s multiple online/print media testimonies?

 It is reasonable to speculate that the respondent was left as the sole caretaker to ensure
the complainant remained safe as she was left alone in that state in her room – likely to
ensure the complainant did not aspirate or go into respiratory depression due to
alcohol intoxication. There have many notable examples of young individuals who have
tragically passed away when left alone without supervision in a highly intoxicated state.
While we recognize that we do not know what occurred at that time, it is reasonable to
speculate that in this context, it is what a good friend would do.

 There have been questions regarding whether the respondent is being treated in an
unprecedented fashion in regard to this allegation because he is vulnerable, a new
immigrant and of Russian Slavic race. It has been well documented in studies that false
allegations become more common in the context of discrimination. Is the client
being Russian a factor in being denied U.S. Bill of Rights because of discrimination ?
https://drive.proton.me/urls/7VERMQZ16C#8uXFegZwbmfo Gross, Possley,
Otterbourg, Stephens, Paredes, O’Brien (2022)
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 To this day, the respondent is still under suspension without a timeline. He has been
barred from ‘all rinks in the United States”. His ice dance partner and himself have
been unable to train together and compete. As a result, his career has been devastated
long-term as ice dancing assignments are placed based on the previous year’s
performance levels and standings.

All this has taken place, before the respondent has been heard or released a statement.

How did this Happen ?

In addition to the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibit federal
and state governments from depriving any person of "life, liberty, or property" without due
process, amateur athletes in the United States are protected by the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports
Act of 1978. This legislation offers protections similar to those enjoyed by professional
athletes through their unions and by employees under labor laws.

The Ted Stevens Act guarantees amateur athletes the right to be heard before they are declared
ineligible to participate in their sport. In essence, it ensures their right to a pre-determination
hearing—commonly referred to as procedural due process—prior to any suspension.

Until 2018……..

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title36/subtitle2/partB/
chapter2205&edition=prelim The Ted Stevens Act of 1978 with all recent amendments.

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-5/

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-14/
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What is SafeSport ?

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/534

https://uscode.house.gov/statviewer.htm?volume=134&page=944

https://uscode.house.gov/statviewer.htm?volume=134&page=947

The Safe Sport Code

https://uscenterforsafesport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/
SafeSportCode2021_040121_V3.pdf

The U.S. Centre for SafeSport is a non-profit organization established in 2018 in response to
the revelations of widespread sexual abuse of minor athletes in U.S. Gymnastics. Created under a
bill passed by Congress, the organization was granted exclusive authority through the Ted
Stevens Act to protect minor athletes in amateur sports from sexual abuse. They have
maintained they are considered independent from being a government or state actor – that
they are a private entity. SafeSport's mission includes establishing a system and clear pathways
for individuals to report abuse. An honourable and important mission.

A formalized process for investigating allegations was created as part of SafeSport's mandate
under the U.S. Centre for SafeSport Code of Ethics. However, significant concerns have been
raised about the fairness and transparency of these processes in that the organization does
not follow procedural due process. Athletes accused of misconduct could be suspended and
listed on a public database without being herd ie. Pre-determination hearing foundational to
due process often waiting months or years for an investigation to conclude.

“In other words, “liberty” is implicated and procedural due process is required when
government actions threatens an employee’s good name, reputation, honor or integrity.” McNeil
v Butz 480 F.2d,314, 319 (4th cir.1973. (citing Bd. Of Regents v.Roth 408 U.S. 564 573, 92, S Ct.
2701, 33 L.Ed.2d 548 (1972) Wisconsin v. Constantineau, 400 UI.S. 433, 437, 91, S.Ct. 507, 27 L.
Ed. 2d 515 (1971) Wieman V. Updergraff, 344 U.S. 183, 73, S. Ct 21597, L.Ed. 216 (1952)

In 2020, a second amendment to the law emphasized the importance of procedural due
process. Despite this, SafeSport made minimal adjustments to its policies. Crucially, did NOT
include - the right to be heard ie. Pre-determination hearing -prior to being declared
ineligible to participate in their sport A.K.A Livelihood and Liberty in their process. Critics
argue that this violates the principles of procedural due process and is in conflict with the Ted
Stevens Act designed to protect amateur athletes. This is currently being argued in federal
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court. Amateur athletes stand out as being in a class of their own in terms of the only
individuals in the US that are denied this fundamental right to be heard before damage to
their livelihood and liberty and being named in a public database - counter to what basic
citizenship, professional athletes and all employees are provided.

To this day, SafeSport has been accused of restricting the scope of issues on which the accused
can be heard. The organization continues to suspend individuals and place their names on
public databases upon receiving a complaint, without first granting the accused an
opportunity to be heard prior. This practice has been criticized as unfair and harmful, as it
denies individuals the chance to protect their reputations and livelihoods before facing
public scrutiny and is in violation of US. Constitution, the Rule of Law and U.S. Bill of
Rights. In addition, it is a lost opportunity to address allegations that should not be
escalated if given meritable context from respondent and further wastes time and resources
that could be better spent on substantiated claims that require further escalation.

Legal precedent strongly supports the importance of procedural due process. In McNeil v. Butz,
the court stated that liberty is implicated, and due process is required when government
actions threaten an individual's reputation or integrity. Similarly, in Cleveland Board of
Education v. Loudermill, the Supreme Court affirmed that any deprivation of life, liberty, or
property must be preceded by notice and an opportunity for a hearing appropriate to the case.

Despite these principles, SafeSport’s defense attorneys have consistently argued that:

1. Congress granted SafeSport exclusive authority to handle cases involving sexual

misconduct in sports.
2. Due process is subjective and not strictly defined.
3. SafeSport is independent from the government and thus not subject to the same
legal standards as state or government actors.
4. The organization is immune from litigation unless malice can be proven.
5. Insistence that the lack of transparency and independence from the government are
essential, and that the ends of the denial of a pre-determination hearing justify the
means.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/
115th-congress/senate-bill/534

Critics contend that SafeSport's policies allow it to operate without transparency or

accountability, depriving accused individuals of fundamental protections afforded in both
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criminal and civil legal systems. SafeSport can suspend individuals, place their names on
public databases, and delay investigations for extended periods—all without providing the
accused a chance to be a heard in the form of a pre-determination hearing.

By comparison, even athletes subject to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules and
individuals accused of criminal misconduct are granted the right to be heard before facing
penalties that could affect their livelihoods. As are employees, under a Loudermill hearing.
SafeSport, however, wields significant power as a private entity authorized by Congress,
raising questions about the balance between protecting victims and ensuring the rights of the
accused.

Congress intended procedural due process – it is written right into the bill. That would
include the right to be heard before being denied the right to liberty and livelihood – yet this was
never folded into the Safe Sport Code even after the 2020 amendment, in violation of the
Ted Stevens Act of 1978.

It is noted that an agency that was established under a bill to protect amateur athletes from all
forms of abuse, is causing real harm to amateur athletes by exposing them to reputation
damage in the form of online hate and bullying and denigration by assuming their guilt
before they have a right to be heard.

The denial of civil liberties and the right to be heard has tragically resulted in suicides
among the respondents. Addressing these suicides, U.S. Center for SafeSport spokesperson Dan
Hill stated that "the hearing is the key" to being heard. However, merely offering a hearing is not
the same as conducting a pre-determination hearing. The individuals who ended their lives were
deprived of this right. Their names were published in the database, exposing them to online hate
and speculation while they were barred from participating in their sport. Due to their deaths,
SafeSport administratively closed the investigation, leaving their families and friends
without the opportunity to see it completed.
Respondents are told as a The interim measure process
. mentioned is hearing that
party that they are not
needs to be requested at the
privy to speak about the
athlete’s expense, which is a
allegation.
considerable one. It is not a
pre-determination hearing.
The respondent’s name has
already been published and the
media has engaged in
speculation leading to
reputational damage by this
point, prior to the respondent
being heard. The hearing is an
opportunity to argue why the
respondent is not a harm to the
sport prior the investigation.
Exculpatory evidence is not
reviewed.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2019/03/28/former-
figure-skaters-family-blamed-suicide-false-accusation/3300924002/

The two highlighted areas

are in conflict with one
another

https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title36/subtitle2/partB/
chapter2205&edition=prelim
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https://jusmundi.com/en/document/
other/en-u-s-center-for-safesport-v-
respondent-u-s-center-for-safesports-
response-to-petitioners-motion-to-vacate-
arbitration-award-monday-29th-january-
2024

It is highlighted that respondents

need to be provided fair notice
and opportunity to be heard.
Procedural due process.

However, there has never beena

pre-determination hearing before
the decision to make an athlete
ineligible to participate in sport
and having named added to
database.
In doing so, not following
procedural due process as
reputation, livelihood and liberty
denied without being heard.

A hearing can be requested after

the suspension at the athlete’s
expense to have suspension
overturned, but it is not an
opportunity to provide exculpatory
e
evidence. And damage to
reputation has already been
incurred.
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https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/a-lawyer-for-equity-
debunking-myths-about-safesports-role-in-our-legal-
system/

Title 36 is currently being debated in congress at this time. The proposal is for less due process
Not more due process and oversight. There is an oversight committee however it seems to be
have been served mainly for financial accountability and to address funding issues rather than
review the constitutional issues that is brought up by critics.
https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairs-rodgers-and-griffith-announce-oversight-
hearing-on-u-s-center-for-safe-sport-1

https://ross.house.gov/2024/12/u-s-bill-would-up-safesport-funding-seek-faster-investigations
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The Court Cases – Trying to re-establish procedural due process

https://athletesforequity.org/newstestimonials/

A four-year case that is being escalated to federal court. The plantiffs – U.S. Centre for
SafeSport seem to have exhausted every legal manoeuvre with motions to dismiss.

https://drive.proton.me/urls/NDWC5YA3NC#bBSdpTR8FfJK
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https://jusmundi.com/en/document/other/en-u-s-center-for-safesport-v-respondent-u-s-
center-for-safesports-response-to-petitioners-motion-to-vacate-arbitration-award-monday-
29th-january-2024
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FDEMDGXMFW#xnPwDN8pwhzV
American Arbitration Association
Case Number: 01-20-0015-8031
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sen-cruz-safesport-faces-serious-challenges-
in-carrying-out-its-mission
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Why don’t we like to talk about this ? It’s uncomfortable to talk about
the potential for false allegations.

Advocating for procedural fairness DOES NOT mean being indifferent to stopping abuse.
Many of us are parents with children in amateur sports, and we all share a common goal:
protecting minors and athletes from all forms of harm. However, the conversation has
become polarized, often reducing complex issues to ideological binaries. Those who call for due
process are too often labeled "abuse apologists," silenced, and vilified. This stifles meaningful
dialogue, even when the intention is merely to acknowledge that "there are two sides to every
story and address potential unintended harms from not following due process that might
run counter to the mission objective of U.S. Centre for SafeSport.

Rooted in the principles of the U.S. Constitution and informed by historical examples of
injustice, we believe that all allegations of abuse must be met with procedural fairness and a
right to be heard before individuals are declared ineligible to participate in sports.
Circumventing due process not only undermines justice but also opens the door to false
allegations, character assassination, sabotage, and the unwarranted destruction of lives and
careers. SafeSport has opened the door to complainants from foreign competition with no
jurisdiction or ability to regulate if abuse of processes occur resulting in damage to the
respondent’s reputation and career throughout the investigation. What is to stop countries
from taking out the competition of rival countries in World Sport and Olympic competition with
a falsified piece of evidence, knowing that the respondent won’t be heard prior to a suspension?

Studies estimate that 2–10% of abuse allegations may be false, for reasons ranging from
mental illness to retaliation, sabotage, or jealousy. If the U.S. Center for SafeSport handles
roughly 6,000 cases annually, this means 120 to 600 cases could involve false claims. Without
fair investigations, athletes risk suspension based on incomplete evidence or mere accusations,
resulting in devastating miscarriages of justice. Months or years of delays can erode
reputations, training opportunities, and entire careers—even if the allegations are ultimately
disproven.
https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/
33348656/us-center-safesport-olympic-movement-
misconduct-watchdog-struggles-shed-paper-tiger-
reputation

Rate of False allegations is pretty stark and potential

for miscarriage of justice high based on false claims
data, especially in the context of 42% of ruling are
overturned on appeal when applied against more
scrutiny

One wonders if a pre-determination hearing might

mitigate the level of appeals and miscarriage of
justice potentially sustained.
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The problem is exacerbated by SafeSport’s jurisdictional limitations, especially when

complaints from foreign competitors lead to public character attacks before formal
investigations begin. Such scenarios undermine SafeSport’s mission to protect athletes and
instead weaponize its processes, causing emotional and mental harm to the very individuals it
aims to safeguard.

The consequences of denying respondents their right to be heard are not theoretical. Two
athletes have tragically taken their own lives after their reputations were irreparably
damaged by unproven accusations. In these cases, the investigations closed posthumously,
leaving families and friends in anguish, forever uncertain of their innocence or guilt. A SafeSport
representative later explained that the athletes could have requested a hearing for $3,000—an
option rendered meaningless after their public and professional lives were destroyed by
unvetted accusations.

This system, while designed to protect, has unintentionally created backlogs and
inefficiencies, compounding harm to those caught in its net. Granting respondents their
constitutional right to due process, as guaranteed by the Ted Stevens Act of 1978, would not
only uphold justice but also improve efficiency by resolving many disputes before they escalate
into prolonged and costly investigations. Professional athletes are spared this ordeal due to the
economic stakes in their careers, but amateur athletes—who rely on local funding and unpaid
training—are left especially vulnerable to reputational and financial devastation.

Denying procedural fairness undermines the very foundation of justice and human rights.
History repeatedly shows us the consequences when we society falls victim to
circumventing important steps in due process for “the greater good.” In safeguarding
amateur athletes from abuse, we must also ensure we do not trample on the rights of those falsely
accused. The ends cannot justify the means.

Studies:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
321912085_Purported_False_Allegations_of_Rape_Child_Abuse_and_Non-
Sexual_Violence_Nature_Characteristics_and_Implications

https://pure-oai.bham.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/220628815/Tak_et_al_2024_-
_Good_use_non-use_and_misuse_-_Safe_sport_reporting_systems_in_context.pdf

https://wt.ca/safe-sport-disputes-and-issues-of-procedural-fairness/
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
321912085_Purported_False_Allegations_of_Rape_Child_Abuse_and_Non-
Sexual_Violence_Nature_Characteristics_and_Implications
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 https://
drive.proton.
me/urls/
7VERMQZ16
C#8uXFegZw
bmfo Gross,
Possley,
Otterbourg,
Stephens,
Paredes,
O’Brien
(2022)

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_Good_use_non-use_and_misuse_-_Safe_sport_reporting_systems_in_context.pdf
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Why This Case ?

https://www.tumblr.com/bvdomination

The complainant had several choices to address this allegation. She decided to hire a media
team and lawyer who started to paint a narrative in the media before she reported to any
legislative authority with any means to investigate. Her and her media team continued a
relentless media campaign on social platforms and foreign media against the respondent for
two months while the respondent was gagged by SafeSport to defend himself. As a result, there
is a tremendous amount of content to display. This is content that the complainant presented
for public display and consumption on her own volition before any investigation had taken
place. And it is organized in a timeline for the reader to consume at their interest and
convenience.
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Overview of Timeline

Date Event Source Info Dissemination

Summer 2021 Respondent and Complainant’s Instagram
complainant are highlights
roommates in Belarus for
a summer camp
December 9, 2023 Alleged event in Zabreb, Mediapart – French Multiple
Croatia Article – Nov 5/24
September 16, 2024 US Figure Skating Instagram, US Figure Multiple
Federation Publicly Skating federation sites
Article written Nov 5/24 Announce that Ivan and multiple figure
stated this was the day Desyatov and Isabella skating blogs on X,
complainant posted first Flores have been granted Instagram, Tumblr.
video online regarding the host spot in their first
sexual allegation. Senior Grand Prix – Skate
It was actually Sep 19/24 America the following
month. It is a major
milestone for the ice
dance couple.
September 19, 2024 1st video reel – “I won’t Complainant’s Instagram Multiple
Stay Silent” detailing
allegation
September 24, 2024 2nd video reel “Everything Complainant’s Instagram Multiple
was Going Right in my
Life . . . until”
September 26, 2024 3rd video reel – “Thanks, Complainant’s Instagram Multiple
but the fight goes on.”
September 26, 2024 Complaint filed with US Mediapart – French Multiple
Centre for SafeSport Article – Nov 5/24
October 16, 2024 Respondent & Partner Respondent’s ice dance Multiple
announce withdrawal partner Instagram
from upcoming Skate
America Grand Prix in
Texas.
October 17, 2024 Mention of “criminal “The Skating Lesson” X Multiple
investigation” in Account
withdrawl
October 18, 2024 Announcement of US Centre for SafeSport – Multiple
Temporary Suspension Database
USFSF website
The Skating Lesson X and
Facebook Sites
October 19, 2024 Complainant named by The Skating Lesson Multiple
podcaster as associated members only Podcast on
with respondent’s Patreon
suspension
November 4, 24 No-Contact Directive US Centre for SafeSport Multiple
added to SafeSport Database
Database under
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respondent
November 5, 24 Publication of French MediaPart Multiple
Article naming the Complainant’s Instagram
Respondent and provided unofficial
complainant’s version of English translation in the4
the allegation. form of screenshots
November 28, 2024 ISU announces temporary ISU website Multiple
suspension for all Complainant’s Instagram
international competitions
alongside an athlete
whose investigation was
concluded with a six-year
suspension
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Summer 2021 – Figure Skating Training Camp in Belarus

The following information is presented in the context of presenting a previous amicable
relationship between the complainant and the respondent in Belarus and Russia. The athletes
trained with the Zhulin Ice Dance Team in Russia. Complainant and respondent were
roommates with several other figure skaters in Belarus in the summer of 2021 at a training
camp.

https://vimeo.com/1044071465/4d39c18d8f

https://www.instagram.com/solenemazingue_?igsh=aGtzaG91eTlxc284

Numerous videos and pictures featured on

complainant’s 2021 Instagram highlights
under SUMMER CAMP 2021
Respondent’s former Instagram handle
@irichiko tagged several times.
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SEPTEMBER 16, 24
Team USA Ice dance couple Isabella Flores and Ivan Desyatov were publicly announced as
being granted host spots as competitors at their first Senior Grand Prix competition called
Skate America. The Skate America Grand Prix takes place in mid-October in Texas. It was a
major milestone for the athletes and marked an important goal that they had spent two years in
intensive training for.

Sep 16, 24 is the same day that French publication Mediapart stated that complainant had
posted her first Instagram Reel describing an alleged sexual assault.

Actual date Sep 19, 25 – next page

Translated screen shot featured on complainant Instagram stories on November 5, 24

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

1st Instagram Reel – “I won’t Stay Silent” – REEL POST FROM COMPLAINANT

https://www.instagram.com/solenemazingue_/profilecard/?igsh=YTFqejZ3N2UybTRo

VIDEO https://vimeo.com/1038050599/91acb40e3b

Addressed on Dec 09/24 grid post

VIDEO POSTED ON ON ANYTHING GOES ON -X under complainant’s Instagram.
– *SINCE DELETED *
Direction to refer to influence agency Influenzzz @influenzzz
[email protected]

Had not reported to SafeSport or any directly to any

Skating Federation yet – as detailed in November 5
French media article.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

2nd Instagram Reel – “Everything was Going Well in My Life.. Until”
https://www.instagram.com/solenemazingue_/profilecard/?igsh=YTFqejZ3N2UybTRo

VIDEO https://vimeo.com/1038050599/91acb40e3b
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SEPTEMBER 26, 24 – day of SafeSport Complaint

3rd Instagram Reel “Thanks But the Fight Goes On.”
+ Tb
Report of allegation to US Centre for Safe Sport
(2.3) Instagram Reel Post https://vimeo.com/1038051370/0cbb6796f4

(2.0) (2.1) (2.2)

“Thanks But the Fight Goes On.”

Unknown
This

(2.4) https://youtu.be/j2fDFJo0ilI - Posted the day of the Safe Sport complaint.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 24
Complainant Instagram Reel Post – “2 Years”
Tb

https://vimeo.com/user231938886/download/1038141722/40c59ae620 -
by
This

(2.5) (2.6) (2.7)

Complainant X Channel – Two Videos Posted

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SEPTEMBER 30, 24
Complainant Instagram Post – “Thank You, Me”
Tb
https://www.instagram.com/solenemazingue_/profilecard/?igsh=YTFqejZ3N2UybTRo

(3.0) (3.1)

OCTOBER 3, 2024
Complainant X Account – “Thanks But the Fight Goes On.”

https://x.com/solenemazingue/status/1841953264989802757?s=42
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OCTOBER 7, 24
Complainant Instagram Reel Post – “Turning Pain Into Strength”
Tb
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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Complainant Instagram Reel Post – “Happiness”

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA8xQPPudNG/?igsh=MWtwY2t3d2s2Z3EyNw==

Complainant Youtube Post discussing Allegation

https://youtube.com/@solenemazingue_?si=bbtTZpid_gIFxn6N
Unknown
This

https://vimeo.com/1038052019/711bfec66d - Video 1.14

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Respondent and Partner Respond from First Major Competition

Isabella Flores Instagram Post

https://www.instagram.com/isabellaflores_/profilecard/?igsh=NXVsMTlseXFyN3ho

ANNOUNCMENT OF WITHDRAWL OF ISABELLA FLORES AND IVAN

DESYATOV – US FIGURE SKATER
FROM SKATE AMERICA GRAND PRIX IN ALLEN, TEXAS – ONE DAY
PRIOR TO COMPETITION.
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OCTOBER 17/24
“The Skating Lesson” By David Leese
Figure Skating Gossip Blogger – X, Facebook, Patreon.
X: https://x.com/skatinglesson?s=11
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17oKa3euA2/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

David Leese originally posts that “ team that HAS

a criminal charge, before replacing it with the
post below. This has been screenshotted by an
individual that hasn’t been contacted yet.
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OCTOBER 18, 2024

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION ANNOUNCED by US Centre for SafeSport

 US Centre for Safe Sport

 USFSF – United States Figure Skating Federation
 The Skating Lesson by David Leese – X – Facebook
 Philip Hersh – X – Facebook
 Golden Skate - X
 Anything Goes – X – had previous reported on it on Sep 19 and re-posted on X by7
Delphine Bellanger – complainant’s mother
FS Universe
 Reddit Thread

Heavy engagement due to news of withdrawl and Grand Prix competition coverage on
social media. Announcement of Suspension widely disseminated by users on:
Reddit

 Facebook
 X
 Instagram
 Tumblr
 Golden Skate Forum
 Anything Goes Media Site
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(4.6)
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OCTOBER 18/24 INTO OCTOBER 19/24

THE BEGINNING OF THE INCITEMENT OF:

 GLOBAL PUBLIC CYBERBULLYING

 DENIGRATION
 HARASSMENT
 DOXXING
 CHARACTER ASSASSINATION
 THREATS OF VIOLENCE
 LASTING HARMFUL LABELS
 #’s ASSOCIATING THE RESPONDENT AS A RAPIST
 ASSUMPTION OF GUILT
 CALLS FOR DEPORTATION
 CALLS FOR THE END OF CAREER
 GLOBAL DISINFORMATION

 Complainant begins #Metoo Skating Campaign on day of Announcement of

Temporary Suspension – Instagram and X.
 16 multiple frame – professionally procured posts.
 Engagement with survivors and victims via Story application from Oct 18 – Nov
21 8-32 story posts per day for 35 days.
 David Leese of The Skating Lessons publicly names complainant associated to
the allegation on the members only podcast.
 Complainant begins to detail allegation. The public begin to link the
complainant’s story to the respondent.

https://vimeo.com/1038051683/5af8049bb6

https://vimeo.com/1038188175/317c0d96a4
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The Skating Lesson – TSL Live – Patreon – Members Only Podcast

(5.2)
October 19/2024 – David Leese disclosed he had reached out to three journalists regarding the
allegation rumour. Disclosed complainant’s name tying complainant to the respondent’s publicized
temporary suspension. Disclosed he is a Wikipedia editor.
https://vimeo.com/1037537036/dd6c5510f3 (5.3)
by
This
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ROLE OF THE INFLUENZER AGENT

Influenzzz – Paris, France
https://influenzzz.fr/
Founder: Felix Lapoussiere
Aka Felix Ladusque

@felix_lapoussiere - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/influenzzz?

igsh=cXk2dXprYXY4YmEw Tb

Named as Felix Ladusque in Mediapart article (Nov5/24) on unofficial English in

screenshots disseminated on social media.

Questions directed to @influenzz on

complainant’s Instagram Post – “I will not
Stay Silent” on September 19th. Listed
prior to Safe Sport complaint on September
26, 24
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The Role of David Leese – The Skating Lesson on X, Facebook and

Patreon
Cluster (5.8)
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Doxxing of Marriage Application on County Records by The Skating Lesson – 1st mention
On October 19/24 on X and Facebook
https://x.com/skatinglesson/status/1847462977181540526?s=42

Disseminated Widely on all platforms.

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The Skating Lesson Patreon – members only podcast

Skate America – October 19/24
https://x.com/skatinglesson/status/1847391760957190450?s=42

https://vimeo.com/1037537036/dd6c5510f3?share=copy Patreon Podcast Oct 19/24

Click to Listen

David Leese discussed the allegation, stated there rumours circulating “all year”. Named the
complainant. Discussed” I alerted three journalists about what was going to come out this
week with Ivan Desyatov, two of them were on it.”

How was David Leese alerted to the upcoming suspension prior to it being announced on the
database? He posted about “ a criminal investigation related to the withdrawl of the
respondent on October 17, 24

Please note Delphine Bellanger- mother of complainant re-posting a number of hateful

comments on X.
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Investigation is a
complaint filed –
later confirmed.

Public Reaction

 Disinformation Cyberbullying. Harassment. Denigration Xenophobic comments, Threats

and wishes of Harm, Public Doxxing – SMALL SAMPLE 600 + Screenshots of
denigration.

 Platforms Involved: Reddit, X, Instagram, Golden Skate Forum, FS Universe Site,

Anything Goes Figure Skating Media Site, Facebook, Tik Tok, Tumblr

WARNING: TRIGGER ALERT – VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED

THE NEXT PAGE CONTAINS SLURS, BIGOTRY, THREATS AND DENIGRATING
LANGUAGE
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Clust

er (6.5)
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(6.6)

Note Complainant’s Mother Reposting

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCBhjG1CyzS/?igsh=MTd2bDVpZG96aWYzcg==

Hashtag posts started under

complainant’s mother Delphine
Bellanger’s Instagram account.
#ivandesyatovrapist
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MISINFORMATION SPREADS
58

Speculation of a coordinated effort on October 18, 24.

Comments regarding complainant contacting Respondent/Ice Dance Partner’s Fan Pages
59

Content Creators on Tik Tok Posting serial content on the

allegation.
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The Role of Complainant’s Team

1- Complainant and social media Platforms – Launch of # MeToo Skating

and Instagram Account.

2- Influenzer Agent – Influenzzz Felix LaPoussiere

3- Mother- Delphine Bellanger and social media platforms

4- Complainant’s Legal Representation in France – Nabil Boudi

5- Independent French Publication – Mediapart

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Complainant and Social media Platforms

Launch of # MeTooSkating and Instagram Account

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# MeTooSkating Instagram Site

https://www.instagram.com/metooskating?igsh=MTBld3RyNGJoYnNnMg==
Tb

# MeToo Skating Disclosure Forms

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWgKhBzrjCowRXOudXQuk1rXrsey3oL-
IPcilz29ak_q6jWA/viewform
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Complainant starts to ask for engagement from her followers, asking for testimonies. She
posts disclosures of abuse on Instagram stories, including minors and one that identifies
herself as an 11-year old.

It is not clear what occurs once the form is completed, other than the testimony is posted.
There is no listing of abuse help line, crisis lines, the safe sport online complaint form, or kid
help phones.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWgKhBzrjCowRXOudXQuk1rXrsey3oL-
IPcilz29ak_q6jWA/viewform
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Influenzzz
Influencer Agent
https://influenzzz.fr/
Felix Lapoussiere – Paris, France

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsmNuR4se3Z/?igsh=YXRka2t3NWRrbHll

Stated on Instagram
– InfluenZZZ
launches its sports
pole dedicated to
accompanying
athletes and
monetizing their
social networks.

Felix Ladusque only

featured in unofficial
English translation of
screenshots shared
by complainant.
Actual name Felix
Lapoussiere
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Delphine Bellanger
Complainant’s Mother

Began Posting Heavily on X

https://x.com/delphinedo21?s=11
https://vimeo.com/1038387386/8730fe3bd7 - X Scroll Video
by
This

X Account – 385 Posts, Reposts and Replies between

September 19 to November 28, 2024

127 reposts and posts on November 5/24 – Publication Date of French

Independent Publication – Mediapart.

English: Translation of reply to @guignardism

Thank you very much, I am her mother
and with her manager we put around
her a vigilant and benevolent team to
help her get through this ordeal.
.

Complainant’s mother Liked a comment on her

Instagram post which had a #ivandesyatovrapist.
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November 6/24 : #Ivandesyatovrapist comment * liked * by complainant’ mother on

Delphine Bellanger’s Instagram
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French Lawyer
Nabil Boudi

https://avocat-nabilboudi.com/
Contributor to French publication Mediapart – the same publication that published
complainant’s allegation and publicly naming respondent.

Disclosure of a lawyer
Blogger for Mediapart – the same publication that featured the article that named the
respondent and details of the allegation.

Posted the Mediapart Article on his X account on November 5, 24

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Lawyer named as Nabil Boudi was @

mentioned by Influencer Agent Felix Lapoussiere on Complainant’s Instagram. The laywer
posted this story the following day – as above, “I’m not paying, I’m not working lawyer
responded.

English Translation: The designated

team organized to assist.
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Wikipedia Edits
Respondent – Ivan Desyatov’s Wikipedia Page Edits
70

Redditor: LyraMusica discloses the Wikipedia edit on Reddit

thread.

David Leese of Skating Lesson mentioned being a Wikipedia

Editor on October 19, 24 podcast,
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r/FigureSkating Subreddit
 Online bullying and labelling of respondent as a rapist consistently throughout threads.

 Consistent deleting and harassment of users having conversations about not jumpint to
conclusions and the consideration of due process before labelling.

 Lock of threads and shutting down of discussion regarding respondent’s potential

innocence until proven guilty.

 Banning, Muting and Blocking users who are defending respondent.

 Complaints being submitted to Reddit regarding potential gatekeeping of information by

the moderators of r/FigureSkating Subreddit. Moderators refuse to answer questions
posed by users requesting answers regarding this behaviour.

Threads Posted on Reddit in 9 weeks following suspension announcement with hundreds of

comments:
 Desyatov Suspended by Safeport
 Solene Mazingue revelaed her sexual offender to be Ivan Desyatov and discussed the lack
of support from Marie-France Dubreuil.
 The ISU Council suspended Deyatov and Sorensen from all ISU activities.
 Desyatov will face trial over alleged unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor (source:
Dmitry Kuznetsov from sport-express-ru.) * article later retracted due to misinformation,
however the thread on Reddit stayed up.
 Ivan Desyatov has been issued a “No Contact Directive from SafeSport
 Support for Solene
 French ice dancer Solene Mazingue recounts the night she was sexually assaultd by
fellow skater.
 Can Vanuya skate recreationally ?
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Potential GateKeeping and Attempt to Control Narrative

Behaviour by Moderators

Denigrating Comments Left on Threads. Users calling out bullying

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muted or regularly having comments deleted. Users bullied and

name-called off threads.
74

Foreign Print Media – Articles in Estonia, Russia and France

Ukrainian Publication Obozrevatel.com

Russian Publication Russian Sports Express

Deleted shortly after publication
75

Disinformation Perpetuated

Misinformation Spread in the form of abuse involving minors which was false.
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November 5, 24
Mediapart Article- Behind paywall

Solene’s lawyer disclosed by

influencer Felix Lapoussiere
as Nabil Boudi.

Lawyer tagged in Felix

Lapoussiere X platform
when article came out.

Nabil Boudi
The lawyer is a regular
contributor to Medipart and
has written several articles.

https://www.mediapart.fr/

No official English translation available on publication site. Information translated to

public in unofficial capacity. Screenshots posted to complainant’s Instagram and X
account, The Skating Lesson X account, Delphine Bellanger, the lawyer Nabil Boudi
Instagram stories and the influencer agent X sites.

 Deceptive Translation to
English – Missing English screenshots by complainant

 New information shared with public

 Complainant is quoted sharing specific Details shared regarding the allegation.

 Influencer agent is quoted.

 Publicly names Respondent

 States went to French police in April 2023.

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December 9,24

OFFICIAL ARTICLE FROM PAID SITE

Le journal MEDIAPART est édité par la Société Editrice de Mediapart - 127 avenue Ledru-
Rollin, 75011 Paris. RCS Paris 500 631 932. Numéro de CPPAP : 1224Y90071 - Directeur de la
publication : Carine Fouteau

Respondent is officially named in article. Unofficial

Copy and Pasted Directly from Site.
Available for purchase: https://www.mediapart.fr/

Influencer Agent Felix Lapoussiere

revealing that article was ongoing for
several weeks before publishing date
of November 5/24 and before the
October 18/24 announcement of
suspension.

https://www.instagram.com/
solenemazingue_/profilecard/?
igsh=YTFqejZ3N2UybTRo

Dec 9, 24
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VIOLENCES SEXISTES ET SEXUELLES ENQUÊTE

Après une plainte pour viol, une danseuse sur glace face à l’inaction des instances
En décembre 2023, l’athlète française Solène Mazingue dénonce un viol dont elle aurait été
victime de la part d’un athlète américain. Ni ses entraîneurs ni les fédérations concernées
n’ont réagi. Incapable de remonter sur des patins, elle a déposé plainte en avril.
Clément Le Foll - 5 novembre 2024 à 15h54
Mise en garde
Cet article fait état de violences sexuelles.
L’ ambiance est en apparence détendue à l’hôtel Westin de Zagreb, le 9 décembre 2023. Après
plusieurs jours d’épreuves, les patineurs et patineuses professionnel·les venu·es des quatre coins
du monde décompressent.
Parmi elles et eux, Solène Mazingue vit cette compétition internationale comme une reprise.
Victime d’une fracture du crâne et d’une hémorragie cérébrale après une grave chute à
l’entraînement il y a deux ans, la patineuse française de 21 ans aurait pu rester paraplégique.
Miraculée, Solène Mazingue a repris, après plusieurs opérations, la danse sur glace au sein de la
Ice Academy of Montreal. Une des meilleures écoles privées au monde, qu’elle a rejointe pour
poursuivre son rêve de participer aux Jeux olympiques. Depuis 2022, elle patine en duo avec son
partenaire estonien, Marko Jevgeni Gaidajenko, avec lequel elle a été championne d’Estonie et
participe à cette compétition en Croatie.
« Nous avons dîné tous ensemble au restaurant, puis avons fini la soirée entre athlètes dans une
chambre d’hôtel », se souvient Solène Mazingue, qui décide vers minuit d’aller se coucher.
Selon son récit, elle est raccompagnée par la sportive australienne Holly H., ainsi que par un
autre athlète, russe, Ivan Desyatov. La patineuse se sent en confiance. Elle entretient une relation
cordiale avec Holly H. et considère Ivan, qui patine sous la bannière américaine depuis plusieurs
années, « comme un ami ».
Une fois dans sa chambre, Solène prend un puissant somnifère. Un rituel immuable depuis son
accident, la jeune femme vivant avec des séquelles cognitives et souffrant notamment de
troubles de la mémoire et du sommeil.
Après avoir pris son médicament, Solène se souvient que Holly et Ivan quittent la chambre avant
qu’elle ne s’endorme.
La suite figure dans une plainte pour viol déposée au commissariat de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. «
Vers 3 heures du matin, je me suis réveillée parce que je sentais qu’il y avait quelque chose à
l’intérieur de moi. Le temps de reprendre mes esprits et j’ai remarqué qu’il y avait au moins
deux doigts à l’intérieur de mon vagin. »
Elle aurait alors immédiatement reconnu Ivan, nu à ses côtés, grâce à l’un de ses tatouages. Selon
des échanges consultés par Mediapart, Solène s’enferme dans la salle de bain. À 3 h 31, Ivan lui
demande si elle va bien. Solène ne répond pas. Quand elle ressort de la pièce une heure plus tard,
le danseur sur glace a quitté la chambre.
Le lendemain, Ivan Desyatov – qui n’a pas répondu aux questions de Mediapart – et Solène
échangent sur les réseaux sociaux. « Pourquoi étais-tu dans mon lit ? », interroge Solène. « Ta
porte était fermée, mais pas à clé. Et j’avais la flemme de repartir dans ma chambre », répond
Ivan, qui tente d’abord de minimiser les faits. Solène insiste. « Je me souviens que tes mains sont
descendues. Dis-moi juste la vérité. » Ivan finit par avouer : « Je l’ai fait. Et après tu t’es
réveillée [...]. Je suis désolé. » Il propose ensuite, à 19 heures, de retrouver Solène pour échanger.
Ce qu’elle refuse.
Un témoignage oublié
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Après cette nuit, Solène se confie à Emili Arm, ancienne athlète estonienne aujourd’hui juge, qui
dit avoir « fait remonter les informations à la fédération ». Si elle est toujours licenciée à la
fédération française, Solène concourt depuis plusieurs années sous la bannière estonienne, la
nationalité de son partenaire sportif Marko Jevgeni Gaidajenko. Dans le cas de la danse en duo,
les deux athlètes doivent représenter la même nation.
À la suite de ces confidences, Solène s’étonne cependant « de n’avoir aucune nouvelle ». La
fédération estonienne de sport de glace explique aujourd’hui que n’ayant pas été contactée
directement par Solène concernant l’agression, mais « par une tierce personne », elle « n’a pas
une vision complète de l’affaire et n’a pas contacté d’autres organismes sportifs sans son
autorisation ». *****on verification stated Estonian judge was not contacted by Solene, but
by a third party. English screen shot of this detail in the article was not posted to social
media.
En plus d’Emili Arm, Solène s’est confiée à sa mère Delphine, mais aussi à son entraîneur ainsi
qu’à Marie-France Dubreuil, une des entraîneuses principales de la Ice Academy of Montreal.
Par message, la mère de Solène rappelle la gravité de la situation à Marie-France Dubreuil. « On
va dénoncer à Skate Safe et aux dirigeants de l’équipe USA », réplique l’entraîneuse. Sur sa page
internet, Skate Safe, programme fédéral américain chargé notamment de recueillir les
témoignages et alertes concernant des violences sexistes et sexuelles, rappelle que « tous les
participants adultes (entraîneurs/instructeurs, athlètes, officiels, bénévoles, dirigeants de clubs
et de programmes, etc.) sont tenus de signaler tout soupçon de maltraitance d’enfant et/ou
d’inconduite sexuelle à l’U.S. Center for SafeSport et aux forces de l’ordre locales ».
Marie-France Dubreuil a-t-elle effectué ce signalement ? Questionnée à ce propos, elle n’a pas
répondu à nos questions. « Notre charte de valeurs ainsi que notre engagement envers la
procédure régulière, le fair-play et la création d’un environnement sûr pour l’ensemble de nos
patineurs et notre personnel guident nos actions. Nous demandons à tous nos patineurs et notre
personnel de respecter le code de conduite auquel ils s’engagent en rejoignant l’école »,
explique pour sa part Jamal Othman, directeur général de la Ice Academy of Montreal.
Selon nos informations, le seul signalement adressé à l’U.S. Center for SafeSport concernant
Solène Mazingue est daté du 26 septembre et a été envoyé par Solène Mazingue elle-même. «
C’est hyper décevant, déplore aujourd’hui Delphine, la maman de Solène. L’académie savait
qu’elle avait déjà eu un très grave accident, qu’elle prenait des médicaments, ils auraient dû être
particulièrement vigilants. »
Une prise de parole forcée
En l’absence de soutien, Solène dépose plainte en avril 2024 au commissariat de Saint-Germain-
en-Laye pour viol commis sur une personne vulnérable : « Ivan ne pouvait pas ignorer les
séquelles dont je souffre et il savait que je prenais des médicaments pour dormir. » Contacté, le
parquet de Versailles (Yvelines) indique que le dossier est toujours en cours.
Le 16 septembre 2024, elle évoque pour la première fois publiquement cette affaire via une vidéo
publiée sur son compte Instagram, où elle est suivie par 90 000 personnes. Si les messages de
soutien affluent en commentaires, aucune réaction officielle n’a été depuis publiée ni par la
fédération française – dont certains membres ont contacté Solène en privé –, ni par la fédération
estonienne, ni par la fédération internationale. Dix jours plus tard, Solène adresse un signalement
auprès de SafeSport.
« Je fais des cauchemars et lorsque je sors dans la rue, j’ai toujours une sorte de sensation que
quelqu’un me suit. »
Solène Mazingue
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« Il a fallu que Solène se mette en danger de s’exposer publiquement pour que les instances
réagissent, alors qu’Ivan continuait à concourir à l’international », analyse Félix Lapoussière,
cofondateur d’une agence d’influence qui gère l’image de Solène.
Ivan Desyatov, qui poursuivait depuis cette soirée du 9 décembre sa carrière, a lui été
temporairement suspendu le 18 octobre par SafeSport pour comportement inapproprié.
Contactés, ni la fédération américaine ni SafeSport n’ont souhaité commenter.
Depuis plusieurs mois, Solène a mis sa carrière entre parenthèses. « Ça a été très difficile pour
elle de ne recevoir aucun soutien. Dans le sport de haut niveau, la logique veut que tu laisses tes
problèmes à la maison et que tu sois à 100 % physiquement et mentalement », analyse son petit-
ami Mathieu.
The French version of the
article states she went to
an Estonian Judge and the
complainant was told to
contact them directly as
they don’t accept third
party reports. Did not
follow-up.

Did not report to

SafeSport until
September 26.

Stated went to authorities

in April 2024 in France
outside of jurisdiction of
alleged event, stated
investigation is ongoing.
French authorities,
mother and agent verify
filed a complaint. No
To that point had not contacted any known pathway
ability to take action filing
that would result in a follow-up of the event.
outside of jurisdiction of
alleged event. Why not
file in Croatia ?

Police filing disregarded

in latest update of
timeline on Instagram
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English Screenshots – Comparison between French and English.

https://www.instagram.com/
solenemazingue_/profilecard/?
igsh=YTFqejZ3N2UybTRo
Dec 9,24

Unofficial English Translation of Article

No English version of the article exists.
In French article, the influencer is named by his
actual name, Felix Lapoussiere. In the English,
he is named as Felix Ladusque.
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Disclosure to police. States filed a complaint. In English translation – states dropped a report
at the police station.
In French article this word used is “Dossier”.
Dossier means file in French in this context, not case.
The French article does not say case, it uses the “dossier” meaning file. In French article, says
file is with the prosecutor’s office. This does not mean that the prosecutor has started an
investigation, likely due to jurisdictional limitations.
Wrong Date: She publicly mentioned the affair on September 19, not September 16,
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Translated - The situation continued with complaint dropped off at the police station.
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Later confirmed on complainant’s Dec 9, 24

instagram. Filing a complaint is not an
investigation. France has no ability to
investigate or share evidence based on their
blocking statute.

Missing Paragraph – Found only on by private user on twitter.

Solene stated she went authorities in December 2023.
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Public Learns Date of SafeSport Report per Complainant as September 26,24

****First Video of allegation – September 19,24 – claiming negligence
Posted on Anything Goes X page – September 19,24
Re-tweeted on X – September 19

Report on Safe Sport Filed Septembe 26, 24 after first video shared on September 19,24
Sep 26 – posted first video stating Thanks, but the fight continues. States in video, “the
situation remain stagnant. “

Respondent Already suspended SafeSport, could

not defend discuss the case under SafeSport Code of Ethics.
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French user asks why the article switches to the verb

tense “Au Conditionnel” when describing the confession screenshots.
English verb tense in article written in past tense.

Confession is referred to in the hypothetical. ? Was journalist

not given screenshots ?

French Lawyer – Blogger for MediaPart

Posts article on his Instagram Stories
Nabil Boudi

.
Alleged lawyer posted article in Instagram Stories account.
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Nabil Boudi lawyer – is a blog writer with Medipart.

The publication that published the artifcle.

No-Contact Directive issued on November 4 - Day before

publication release
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No-Contact Directive update on database re-tweeted on Delphine Bellanger X page

Widely disseminated by complainant’s team, posted on lawyer’s page. Disseminated throughout

all platforms and the Skating Lesson.

Mediapart mentions respondent refused comment. Could not issue comment after Safe
Sport suspension under their guidelines.

No-contact Directive – further direction from Safe Sport regarding unable to comment or defend
against allegation.
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Complainant’s Team
Begins aggressively publicizing article

Delphine Bellanger – posts 127 times on X on November 5th, day of publication

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Article Initiates Another

Round of Speculation, Bullying and Denigration

Provides validation for individuals for individuals on the fenced regarding presumption of
guilt. Individuals consider it an official source of verified information.
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The beginning of questioning

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Complainant Addressing Public Speculation

Timeline alterations
Original Timeline: Sep 19,24

Did not tell anyone for weeks. Spoke with friends and then disclosed to coaches in late
December 2023. No action until then. Conflicts with later statements

Timeline Change based on Article: Nov 5/24

 Told Estonian Judge right away. Estonian judge stated Estonian federation does not
accept third-party reports. Complainant did not follow-up==.

 Reported to SafeSport on Sep 26, 24 – after original video on September 19,24.

 Reported to French police in April 2024.

Timeline Change based on updated timeline on Instagram Post: Nov 13/24

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCUaScUuzXR/?igsh=dm50ZWE3b3Z5OWww

 If complainant First time medical care

went to hospital, mentioned, conflicts with
as stated in one original statement that
posted timeline, states that she did not
where is the reveal allegation for
report in several weeks.
Croatia ?
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Timeline Change based on updated timeline on Instagram Post: Dec 6/24

Did not mention Police Investigation in

April. The only verified disclosure is
the Estonian judge who after hearing
about the third-party report restritions
told complainant to follow-up. No
follow-up made
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Complainant Addressing the Role of the Influencer Agent

After users expressing concern about influencer agent role in publicizing sexual assault for
monetization purposes
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NOVEMBER 28, 24
ISU Statement Release regarding Internationally based Temporary Suspension
https://www.isu.org/news/isu-statement-isu-code-of-ethics-2024-update-and-consequent-
interim-suspensions/

 Amendment regarding Reciprocity

 Updated Language and Safeguards regarding cyberbullying.

 Respondent’s name mentioned in same paragraph as a skater whose investigation has

been completed related to inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor and who had
consequences of a 6-year suspension,

 Public begins to conflate the two skaters mentioned regarding the suspensions.
Pendentent is associated with the individual who was found guilty and suspended long-
term.

 Some commenters begin to suspect foul play.

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Most Reactions to ISU Statement

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Complainant Re-Addressing the Allegation again December 6/24

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXciOjO2Ry/?igsh=d3Jiem93M3d1cTFt
 Discusses Timelime Again.
 Does not address not speaking with any proper authority in December
 No mention of Police Investigation in April 2024 as reported in Mediapart Article.
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Timeline further scrubbed

– no mention of April
2024 police investigation
in new timeline posted on
December 9, 24
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December 9, 24
Influencer Agent and Complainant’s Mother begin to engage with
commenters with questions.
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DISREGARD FOR TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING

REQUIRED FOR ACCEPTING DISCLOSURES
Potential harm caused by not having safe framework in encouraging victims to come forward
with history of abuse.

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utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gen-tofu-branded-a-
search&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_ZQa1R11AyTzfYvMBUI0LViRt2Q
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ISU SafeGuarding Policy

Incidents that Transpired seem to be in violation with ISU Safeguarding policy.
https://www.isu.org/news/safeguarding-in-practice/
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https://www.isu.org/news/isu-statement-isu-code-of-ethics-2024-update-and-consequent-
interim-suspensions/
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Abuse of Process – Unable to address due internationalism and

foreign interference
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Abuse of Process – Revision added to US Centre for SafeSport in

July 2024.

https://uscenterforsafesport.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Code-Noteworthy-Revisions.-
FINAL_Accessible-06.17.24.pdf
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Delays and Stonewalling to the respondent has previously ended in

tragedy and violation of due process constitutional laws

http://www.globetrottingbyphiliphersh.com/home/2019/1/22/the-john-coughlin-story-tragic-for-
all-involved-should-lead-to-more-than-finger-pointing

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2019/01/19/former-us-skating-champion-john-
coughlin-found-dead-after-suspension/2623792002/

Complications and Exacerbations due to Difference between French

and USA Laws and Journalistic Standards

 French blocking Statute – prevention of sharing evidence and information with foreign
authorities, especially the United States.

 Lax Disclosure Laws in France

 Freedom of the Press much more robust – less penalties or less pursuit of defamation
suits due to low penalties.

 France is a standout for lack of defamation and disclosure laws.

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Recent Articles Regarding Case Involving False Allegation of Duke

Lacrosse students in 2006

https://youtu.be/mqt9OX-oAtU

https://youtu.be/2emaL4DHgOE
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Support From a Former Skater and Coach in article by Sports

Express Russia
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Questions and Queries based on public presentation of events?

 When was the allegation disclosed ?
o It has been said in timelines by the complainant.
 That didn’t tell anyone for several weeks
 Went to the hospital immediately after.
 Told an Estonian Judge

 Why didn’t complainant follow-up with federation if told by Estonian judge who she
allegedly disclosed the event, told her that the federation doesn’t accept third party
reports?

 Why file a report in France, if event happened in Croatia ?

 Why leave out screenshot of English translation related to Estonian federation requiring
third party report ?

 Why stating no action taken, if complainant didn’t take any action with out legal
jurisdictional authority?

 Why was this picture deleted from the complainant’s Instagram stories.’

 What was the justification of immediate suspension for the allegation, considering no
minors involved and one incident ? This is unprecedented.

 It has been disclosed that a number of skaters went out for supper then were hanging out
in hotel rooms all evening.
o Was their drugs or alcohol consumed ?
o Who was partaking?

 It has been said that the complainant took a sleeping pill ?

o How would the respondent be aware of the medication and it’s effects ?
Did the respondent witness her taking it
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 It has been stated that texts were exchanged ?

o What consideration is there for the fact that both complainant and respondent
have English skills as a second language. One with French Language and one
with Russian Language.

 Respondent started to learn English for 18 months. Still very early skill level English
speaker as demonstrated by March 2024 exclusive Instagram post.

 Why did the complainant file a complaint with French authorities and not Croatian
authorities who have the ability jurisdictionally to investigate?

 Why did the complainant not file an online report with SafeSport before stating
negligence and made a video online before reporting officially to SafeSport on Sep 26.

 Why was the last name of the influencer agent changed from Felix Lapoussiere to Felix
Ladusque in the English translation but not the original French official publication,

 Did the complainant lawyer write the article and sent to SafeSport, and response with
immediate temporary suspension ?

 Did SafeSport confirm a criminal investigation in France and not just a filing of
complaint that hasn’t been escalated due to filing out of jurisdictional power?

A body of men holding themselves accountable to

nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.
Thomas Paine
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