John Coughlin — Pics
John Coughlin was a celebrated figure skater who was quickly rising the ranks to be one of the most memorable competitors in the sport. He was also a respected figure skating coach and TV commentator who added color to competitions. That changed, though, in January 2019, when multiple women accused him of sexual assault — two as minors. The SportsSafe organization, which adjudicates sexual misconduct investigations in Olympic sports, opened an investigation into him and suspended him from figure skating. Just one day later, on January 18, Coughlin committed suicide by hanging himself at his father’s house in Kansas City, Missouri. One of the alleged victims, Bridget Namiotka, came forward on Facebook in May 2019 after seeing a post that praised him. She sad that he allegedly abused her when they were pairs partners; she was between 14 and 17 years old then.
John Coughlin — Pics
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin go country for a routine at an ISU Figure Skating competiton in Paris.
John Coughlin — Pics
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin wait to find out their scores after competing in the pairs free skate at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Boston.
John Coughlin — Pics
John Coughlin spins Caydee Denney by her leg at the US Figure Skating Championships in January 2017.
John Coughlin — Pics
John Coughlin balances Caydee Denney on one hand during the Eric Bompard Trophy Figure Skating Grand Prix in Paris, 2013.
John Coughlin — Pics
Caydee Denney and John Coughlin smile as they perform during the ice dance short program at the 2012 World Figure Skating Championships.
John Coughlin — Pics
John Coughlin whispers something to Caitlin Yankowskas after their routine during the pairs competition at the U.S. figure skating championships in Spokane, Washington.
