The Tampa Bay Lightning suspended defenseman Ian Cole while he's investigated over a sexual-abuse allegation that was posted on social media.
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Sunday night that they are suspending defenseman Ian Cole while he's being investigated about allegations of sexual abuse.who said Cole had groomed her and pressured her to have sex while she was a minor in high school and he was early in his NHL career.
The woman didn't say when or where the alleged incident took place, but said the grooming lasted over a four-year period. "The Tampa Bay Lightning is aware of the allegations against player Ian Cole and are cooperating fully with the NHL on an investigation," the Lightning said in a statement. "Our organization takes these allegations very seriously. While we continue to gather more details, we have decided to suspend Ian Cole pending the results of an investigation.
Cole, 33, had signed a one-year, $3 million contract in July with the Lightning, his seventh NHL team. He has played 12 NHL seasons and won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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