Ju'Riese Colón ousted as U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO amid abuse crisis

Ju'Riese Colón has been fired as CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport amid ongoing criticism and a crisis triggered by the center's hiring of an investigator later charged with serious crimes, including rape. The center, established to investigate abuse in Olympic and Paralympic sports, has faced persistent scrutiny for handling complaints inefficiently, with long case delays and a high rate of administrative closures. Colón's tenure was marked by these operational challenges, and her removal follows revelations about investigator Jason Krasley, whose subsequent arrests exposed flaws in SafeSport's hiring and oversight processes. The board chair, April Holmes, will lead an interim management committee while a search for a permanent replacement is underway. The incident has prompted congressional inquiry and further calls for reform to better protect athletes and restore trust in the organization. SafeSport leadership has reiterated its commitment to athlete safety and cultural change in sports.