The organization offered its 'deepest apologies to [Beach] for what he has gone through.'
's Chicago Blackhawks released a statement Wednesday that commended Kyle Beach, who revealed himself as John Doe in the team's lawsuit concerning a 2010 sexual assault.
"As an organization, the Chicago Blackhawks reiterate our deepest apologies to him for what he has gone through," the statement continued. Beach revealed his identity the day after a scathing report from law firm Jenner & Block was made public. The report detailed several allegations of sexual assault involving the Blackhawks' former video coach, Brad Aldrich.
Former Chicago Blackhawks player Kyle Beach has come forward as John Doe in the team's recent sexual assault lawsuit. Here, the Blackhawks home arena, the United Center, can be seen during the 2010 Stanley Cup Final.Beach also said that he believed Chicago brushed the assault under the rug because the team was deep into the playoffs and focused on winning a championship.
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