The sexual assault of female athletes while they were receiving treatment was admitted to on Tuesday by Scott Shaw, a former athletic trainer at San Jose State University.
Shaw might spend a total of two years in jail for the charges
Shaw claimed his therapies were appropriate during his tenure at the institution, which lasted from 2006 until 2020. He was charged with dismissing complaints in person by claiming to be the subject matter expert.
In a report from Fox News, the 56-year-old admitted to two misdemeanor counts of exploiting his position of power to grope female athletes. He might spend a total of two years in jail for the charges. According to USA Today, eight former athletes from five different women’s sports testified throughout the trial. This month, the case ended in a mistrial.
Shaw was accused of touching and massaging the athletes’ breasts, buttocks, and groins. The institution has given thirty women who came forward a total of $7 million. Despite 17 swimmers alleging abuse to the school in 2009, Shaw had been exonerated. But in 2019, the investigation was restarted.
Shaw will be judged on November 14
Shaw, according to an outside law firm, violated the school’s sexual harassment policy, and the institution as a whole, by ignoring the original complaints, violated Title IX.
According to a statement released by the university on Tuesday, those who suffered losses as a result of Scott Shaw’s deeds bore a burden for years while patiently waiting for their day in court. They hope that this outcome gives them a sense of vindication. The institution is dedicated to stopping sexual misconduct and will take every care to protect the community on campus, reports Law and Crime.
Shaw will be judged on November 14. Victims are asked to read impact statements there.