The University of Kentucky’s swimming program has been at the center of controversy due to allegations of sexual misconduct involving former head coach Lars Jorgensen. Here’s a detailed look at what has been allegedly accused:
The Allegations Against Lars Jorgensen
The video below is from April when the allegations first occurred, the new evidence and changes are described below the video.
Here is a breakdown of the lawsuit filed that accuses former UK head swim coach Lars Jorgensen, @universityofky, Athletic Director @UKMitchBarnhart, and former head swim coach Gary Conelly for allowing sexual violence. #BBN#UKAthletics#UKSwimming@ABC36News@BarstoolUK… pic.twitter.com/lrYauW2jes
— Faran Fronczak (@FaranFronczakTV) April 13, 2024
Lawsuit Filed: In April 2024, two former team members, including Briggs Alexander, filed a lawsuit against Jorgensen, the University of Kentucky, and Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart. The lawsuit alleges sexual assault, including rape, by Jorgensen during his tenure. Jorgensen has denied these claims saying relationships were consensual.
Specific Claims: The lawsuit claims that Jorgensen “forcibly raped” Briggs Alexander, who was previously known as Bridgette Alexander according to some reports, though not proven. Another unnamed former swimmer alleged that Jorgensen attempted to engage in sexual activity with her in 2022 while she was an assistant. An additional accusation from a third woman, who is not a plaintiff in the case, states that Jorgensen “forcibly raped” her in 2013…