Brendan Kerry

== Sexual misconduct ==

== Sexual misconduct ==

Kerry was the subject of two complaints of [[sexual misconduct]], that allegedly took place when he was a registered coach with U.S. Figure Skating in the 2016-17 season, to the [[U.S. Center for SafeSport]].[https://www.msn.com/en-ae/sports/cycling/figure-skating-us-center-for-safesport-bans-australian-kerry-for-sexual-misconduct/ar-BB1mpQXs?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 "Figure skating-US Center for SafeSport bans Australian Kerry for sexual misconduct"] American skater [[Gracie Gold]] alleged that he had raped her at a party in 2016, while in addition a unnamed skater alleged that he had supplied her with alcohol and engaged in sexual relations, including at times forcibly, while she was a minor and Kerry was an adult. Kerry admitted to the latter relationship, but stated he had been unaware of her age. He also admitted to having engaged in sexual intercourse with Gold, but stated that it had been consensual. SafeSport ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove Gold's allegation, but substantiated the other skater's allegation. On May 14, 2024, it was announced that SafeSport had issued a lifetime ban on Kerry's involvement in any activities under the jurisdiction of the [[United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee]], due to his sexual misconduct with a minor.

Kerry was the subject of two complaints of [[sexual misconduct]], that allegedly took place when he was a registered coach with U.S. Figure Skating in the 2016-17 season, to the [[U.S. Center for SafeSport]].[https://www.msn.com/en-ae/sports/cycling/figure-skating-us-center-for-safesport-bans-australian-kerry-for-sexual-misconduct/ar-BB1mpQXs?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1 "Figure skating-US Center for SafeSport bans Australian Kerry for sexual misconduct"] American skater [[Gracie Gold]] alleged that he had raped her at a party in 2016, while in addition an unnamed skater alleged that he had supplied her with alcohol and engaged in sexual relations, including at times forcibly, while she was a minor and Kerry was an adult. Kerry admitted to the latter relationship, but stated he had been unaware of her age. He also admitted to having engaged in sexual intercourse with Gold, but stated that it had been consensual. SafeSport ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove Gold's allegation, but substantiated the other skater's allegation. On May 14, 2024, it was announced that SafeSport had issued a lifetime ban on Kerry's involvement in any activities under the jurisdiction of the [[United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee]], due to his sexual misconduct with a minor.

On May 15, 2024, The Australian Professional Skaters' Association announced its own investigation into Kerry's sexual misconduct allegations. The association's president – who is also Kerry's mother – Monica MacDonald, stepped down from her position pending the investigation.

On May 15, 2024, The Australian Professional Skaters' Association announced its own investigation into Kerry's sexual misconduct allegations. The association's president – who is also Kerry's mother – Monica MacDonald, stepped down from her position pending the investigation.