Former Allentown police officer Jason Krasley, fired last year from his job as an investigator for SafeSport, has been arrested and charged with rape and sex trafficking, alongside being implicated in other serious offenses including kidnapping and witness intimidation. Prosecutors allege the crimes occurred during his tenure with the Allentown Police Department between 2011 and 2015. Krasley denies these accusations.
The new charges have spurred criticism of the SafeSport Center, which adheres to a stringent hiring process for investigators dealing with sensitive cases related to sex abuse in sports. SafeSport, established in 2017, recently initiated a third-party review of cases handled by Krasley, who was fired from the organization after it learned he'd previously been arrested for allegedly stealing money seized as part of a drug bust he'd worked while on the police force. The center, dedicated to safeguarding athletes, seeks to uncover whether any additional actions are necessary in light of these fresh accusations.
Two of his SafeSport cases have already come under scrutiny, with one being reassigned following his earlier arrest. SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colon expressed shock over the allegations, stating, "We hold all staff to the highest standard because safeguarding athletes is our utmost priority." A current Allentown officer, Kevin Weaver, was also arrested and charged with similar offenses, highlighting broader issues within the police department. Krasley, 47, was also named in a whistleblower lawsuit last year alleging misconduct within the department. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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