Two former members of the Kentucky swim team have filed a lawsuit against the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen, and athletic director Mitch Barnhart, accusing Jorgensen of sexual assaults, including rape, and claiming that the school ignored multiple reports of inappropriate sexual relationships.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, alleges that Jorgensen created a toxic and sexually hostile environment within the swim program, where he preyed on individuals and committed sexual assaults. The plaintiffs, identified as Briggs Alexander and Jane Doe, claim that Jorgensen groomed and sexually assaulted them during their time with the team.
