“Repeated sexual assaults. » Aja Evans, Olympic bobsleigh medalist in 2014 at the Sochi Games, filed a complaint against the American Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. She said she was the victim of nearly a decade of sexual abuse and harassment at the hands of team physician Dr. John Wilhelm.
“Beginning in 2012, under the guise of sports medical treatment, Wilhelm repeatedly touched Ms. Evans’ genitals and the inside of her groin, despite the absence of any problems specific to that area,” attorneys said. ‘Aja Evans in a statement.
The doctor denies the facts
According to the site NBCChicago, other American bobsledders would have been victims of this doctor. The latter also allegedly took photos of the young women undressing, without their consent. These facts were reported to the American Bobsleigh Federation, which did not open an investigation.
“Dr. Wilhelm categorically denies the detestable allegations made against him,” the doctor’s lawyer said in a statement. He has not yet had the opportunity to defend any of these baseless allegations in court or in legal proceedings, but he looks forward to doing so. »