Greek Abuse Scandal: Police Arrest Coach Suspected of Rape
The sailing coach was arrested on Sunday. Credit: GreekReporter
A Greek sailing coach who admitted on Friday that he had what he called a “relationship” with an 11-year-old athlete was arrested on the island of Samos on Sunday.
He will be charged with aggravated rape, seduction, and misconduct.
A Greek prosecutor investigating the case received testimonies from the athlete and her parents.
The prosecutor instantly issued an arrest warrant against the accused coach, who was arrested at his home.
On Friday the accused revealed on television that he had an affair with the athlete when she was 11.
Greek Abuse Scandal: Sailing Coach Admits Relationship with 11-Year-Old Athlete
January 22, 2021
The Greek sexual abuse scandal experienced a new twist in revelations that came to light on Friday. File photo
A Greek sailing coach admitted on Friday that he had had what he called a “relationship” with an 11-year-old athlete in the latest twist in sexual abuse in sport.
Speaking anonymously to MEGA’s LiveNews show, the coach who now lives on a Greek island denied raping the 11-year-old athlete, claiming it was a “platonic” and consensual “relationship.”
The 38-year-old coach, who was fired after his “relationship” became known, said that he “wanted to marry” the girl, who is now 21-year-old young woman.