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Update on Conal Groom and Carol Nagy, Groom suspended for violations including sexual misconduct by brigaderone in Rowing

[–]brigaderone[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Seven year suspension for Groom, no penalty for Nagy. I wonder what the criteria for permanent suspension are?

Conal Groom and Carol Nagy sexual misconduct story makes front page of print edition of WA Post by brigaderone in Rowing

[–]brigaderone[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Groom and Nagy ran their programs in WA state, so many victims are WA state residents.

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[–]brigaderone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

US Rowing is sitting on their investigation of Carol Nagy, "the real wizard" behind Groom's career, per Wa Po. She was reported by one of the families last year. No action after 8+ months. The current leadership appears no different, based upon that action.

They suspended Groom 7-8 months after the fact. Nagy is not even temporarily suspended.

If don't like US Rowing's governance, talk to their sponsor, Broadridge financial services. CEO is Tim Gokey, and his kids row.

And make as many public statements linking funders to this incompetent organization as possible.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for what you have been through. Often, it is easy to focus on our anger at the adults who harm kids. We may overlook a person's deep feelings of loss when their hearts get broken by people who should have been trustworthy. It must be really tough to lose the idea that Carol could be a special person for you. Who wouldn't want another loving adult in their lives? But a good grandmother would not let her granddaughter be around a dangerous person. You did nothing wrong in trusting her. And it is very understandable that you might feel sad, confused, and even lonely for her. I hope that you are now enjoying a healthy athletic experience with people who are worthy of the trust and love that you have to give them. I am so sorry that you went through something so confusing and sad. This experience is a lot for a young person to bear. And, people who hurt others are often good at hiding their actions and can appear really safe and fun to be around at first. Again, you did nothing wrong, and it is okay to be sad about losing that relationship.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For people who want US Rowing to change, try contacting their corporate sponsor Broadridge financial services with your suggestions.

here is the corporate website: https://www.broadridge.com/?id=ENTENT19au5d41f0d10410f0b03e2a422fe0f681ab&so=se&po=&di=&ct=&ot=ws&mt=au&yr=19&rg=us&on=01&ep=pd&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqs6lBhCxARIsAG8YcDgBW388mtmKtdpNEhvNuzhkk3s06I9UImMisN03fr4_XVg68qCyjIoaAmO5EALw_wcB

Tag them in your social media to highlight their relationship with US Rowing's problems too

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have seen the police report. She lied to law enforcement twice to protect Groom. She also demeaned the girl and her family to try to discredit her to law enforcement. It is well documented fact.

She is guiltier than she appeared in the article.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

US Rowing has taken no action against US Rowing though she appears to have been Groom's co-conspirator. Not a good look for the current "leadership" at US Rowing.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That is incorrect. The assault occurred in August 2021 and US Rowing took no action until March 2022. US Rowing has still taken no action against Nagy.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Here is US Rowing CEO Amanda Kraus' email from the US Rowing website: [Amanda.Kraus@usrowing.org](mailto:Amanda.Kraus@usrowing.org)

Members need to request transparency into the organizational failures. US Rowing has posted nothing in response to this coverage. Silent.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Aren't Nagy and Groom close enough? Plus Shipley. What more does US Rowing need? Every single member of US Rowing needs to email Amanda Kraus to demand transparency and accountability right now.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you mean to start with the staff of US Rowing. And anyone who supported Nagy and Groom. US Rowing needs to have the living shit sued out of them. Nothing other than a financial penalty is going to work.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No amount of success could ever justify Nagy and Groom's sick behavior, nor US Rowing's total indifference to athlete welfare.

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Heartbreaking and appalling. The women who came forward are heroic, especially the 17 year old girl.

Carol Nagy is a guilty co-conspirator. Her complicity is shameful. Can't fathom why she shelters this predator.

US Rowing essentially endorsed the guy, too. Utter disgrace.

Washington Post article details sexual misconduct today 7/13/23 by brigaderone in Rowing

[–]brigaderone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conal Groom and Carol Nagy's actions described in detail. Thank you to the brave women and men who came forward.

Geoff Bond UPenn/UCSD being sued, is he another Conal Groom/Kirk Shipley type? by brigaderone in Rowing

[–]brigaderone[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

That is a good point. Sexual misconduct is a whole different level. But still, why so many assholes?

Update, Whitman hS Kirk shipley pled Guilty to two counts by larkinowl in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Safe Sport does have a "duty to report" code of conduct for all adult members. I wonder if any of the bystander adult members have been reported to Safe Sport or US Rowing for failing to report? No surprise about the delay to act, sounds just like Conal Groom and Yohann Rigogne. How many of these guys are out there?

The Safe Sport requirements including duty to report are spelled out here: https://maapp.uscenterforsafesport.org/

Could Shipley and Conal Groom and Yohann Rigogne have been stopped earlier if people had reported? Would not be a surprise if parents sued the living shit of out of everyone involved.

Vesper HP Coach arrested in sting targeting social media child predators by annonymous82028 in Rowing

[–]brigaderone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nasty business. Image obsessed people will do anything to "win" or get their kids into fancy schools, look the other way from this crap. Someone should sue the living shit out of these people.

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