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By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday that was confirmed by a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. “An experienced team of professionals, led by former federal prosecutor Reid Schar of the law firm of Jenner & Block L...

Sun-Times It’s a gift that keeps on giving. The damage to victims lasts a lifetime, like a tumor that keeps growing or a virus that eats you up from the inside. Then there’s the damage from the inevitable cover-up, the attempt by higher-ups — be they coaches, managers, parents, heads of churches or organizations — to keep the crime from becoming known. This part usually doesn’t end well, either. Sometimes the abused plaintiffs are stiffed for lack of evidence and/or the expensive legal maneuvering of the defendants, or they win their court cases and are ‘‘rewarded’’ year...

Copy shortlink: CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday that was confirmed by a person familiar with the decision who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. "An experienced team of professionals, led by former federal prosecutor Reid Schar of the law firm of Jenner & Block LLP, has been r...

Blackhawks hire outside firm to investigate sex abuse claims Business Related Yes, in person FILE - The Chicago Blackhawks logo is shown on a jersey in Raleigh, N.C., in this May 3, 2021, file photo. The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent review of allegations that a former player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach in 2010. CEO Danny Wirtz announced the move in an internal memo Monday morning, June 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File) CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks have hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct...

Whether the latest round of scandals to hit the Blackhawks organization leads to internal repercussions, the impact will be felt.