Parker Egbert's case sheds light on the systemic issues in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee's handling of athlete safety and abuse allegations.
Despite Egbert's promising athletic career culminating at the Tokyo Paralympics, he has stepped away from the sport due to the trauma of repeated abuse by a teammate.
Egbert has launched a federal lawsuit against the U.S.O.P.C., alleging negligence for assigning him to room with an accused abuser known for prior complaints.
Laura Egbert's statement highlights the family's shock at the number of past complaints against her son's abuser, emphasizing serious flaws in athlete protection protocols.
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