Ian Cole

2022 - 10 - 15

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Lightning's Ian Cole reinstated after NHL probe finds no evidence on ... (Sportsnet.ca)

The NHL announced Saturday that its investigation found no evidence to support the anonymous allegations against Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Ian Cole ...

“I’m looking forward to returning to the ice with my teammates and will have no further comments on this matter going forward.” We are engaging the League in discussions on how to address similar situations in the future.” In addition, despite attempts by the League to make contact with the anonymous source of the social media post, those efforts were unsuccessful." The NHL's investigation, which was conducted by the League’s security and legal departments, included "two separate interviews with Mr. The team said Cole would remain suspended “pending the results” of the NHL’s investigation. For readers in America, a list of resources and references can be found [here](https://www.rainn.org/national-resources-sexual-assault-survivors-and-their-loved-ones).

L'enquête n'a trouvé aucune preuve pour accuser Ian Cole, selon la ... (Le Devoir)

Le Lightning a suspendu Cole le 9 octobre, dans l'attente de l'enquête sur les allégations selon lesquelles il aurait abusé sexuellement d'une femme alors qu' ...

« Notre organisation prend ces accusations très au sérieux et soutient la conclusion de l’enquête de la LNH, a exprimé le Lightning par voie de communiqué. La LNH a soutenu que l’enquête comprenait deux entrevues distinctes avec Cole ainsi que des entrevues avec le personnel du Lightning et d’autres personnes ayant de potentielles informations pertinentes. « Je suis reconnaissant d’avoir l’occasion de répondre et de réfuter les allégations anonymes portées contre moi, que je nie catégoriquement, a affirmé Cole dans un communiqué publié par l’équipe pour annoncer sa réintégration.

NHL finds 'no evidence' to support allegations against Lightning's ... (Tampa Bay Times)

PITTSBURGH — The NHL's investigation into sexual abuse and grooming accusations against Lightning defenseman Ian Cole " found no evidence to substantiate ...

He was a member of the Pittsburgh team that won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and ‘17. “We look forward to Ian returning to the team and appreciate his full cooperation throughout the process of this investigation.” Cole, a 13-year NHL veteran, joined the Lightning in July when he signed a one-year, $2.5 million free-agent contract. The accuser alleged that Cole, now 33, had a four-year sexual relationship with her that began when she was a minor. “I’m looking forward to returning to the ice with my teammates and will have no further comments on this matter going forward.” Cole, who was not with the team, presumably will return for Tuesday’s home opener against the Flyers at Amalie Arena.

Ian Cole est blanchi par la LNH des allégations d'inconduite sexuelle (DansLesCoulisses)

Un peu plus tôt cette semaine, la LNH a annoncé qu'elle avait suspendu le défenseur Ian Cole indéfiniment afin de faire enquête sur des allégations d'

De son côté, l’Association des joueurs de la LNH a réagi en disant qu’un joueur « ne devrait jamais être suspendu en raison d’accusations anonymes ». Elle dit avoir tenté de parler à la victime alléguée, mais sans réponse de sa part, il est impossible de garder Cole suspendu. [October 15, 2022] Lorsque ce type d’accusation a lieu, il faut absolument mettre le plus d’efforts possible afin d’avoir le plus d’information possible. Dans les derniers jours, la ligue a donc discuté avec Cole, ainsi que plusieurs autres personnes. La ligue a aussi tenté d’entrer en contact avec la personne qui avait initialement accusé Cole de manière anonyme sur les réseaux sociaux, mais en vain.

NHL Finds No Evidence in Investigation into Ian Cole Allegations (The Hockey News)

The NHL announced that its investigation into Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole, finding no substantial evidence to support the allegations of sexual ...

Cole was suspended by the Lightning with pay on October 7th following the allegations made against him coming to light, with his reinstatement pending the results of the NHL's investigation. The NHL announced on Saturday evening that the league has found no clear evidence in its investigation into Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ian Cole to substantiate the allegations of sexual assault and grooming of a minor made against him anonymously on Oct. The league says that it attempted to reach out to the user who made the allegations against cole via an anonymous Twitter account but was unsuccessful.

NHL finds no evidence supporting sexual abuse, grooming claims ... (Detroit Free Press)

The NHL announced that its investigation into the sexual abuse allegations against Tampa Bay forward Ian Cole found no evidence supporting the claims.

He denied any wrongdoing on Sunday, two days after the allegations were made. She also said she did not want to have sex but that she was pressured into it. The tweet remains the only one by the account, which was created in September.