SafeSport Fires CEO Amid Congressional Probe and Hiring Scandal

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has fired CEO Ju’Riese Colón, marking the latest development in an ongoing crisis centered on the organization's hiring of an investigator, Jason Krasley, who was later charged with rape and other crimes. Colón's dismissal follows intense scrutiny over SafeSport's vetting process and its longstanding struggles with case backlogs and complaints about slow resolution times. The firing comes as the center faces criticism from both lawmakers and the public, particularly after it was revealed that Krasley had a history of alleged criminal behavior that went undetected during hiring. SafeSport's board chair, April Holmes, will lead an interim management committee while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. The organization has stated its commitment to improving hiring practices and maintaining its mission to protect athletes from abuse. These events have led to increased calls for transparency and reform within SafeSport.