A recent lawsuit has brought to light disturbing allegations against the founder of Special Olympics Maine, Melvin 'Mickey' Boutilier. The plaintiff, Mark Frank, claims that Boutilier groomed him for sexual abuse starting at the age of 9, with the abuse spanning over two decades. Frank alleges that Boutilier used his position within the organization to manipulate and exploit him, even threatening him to keep silent about the abuse.
The lawsuit further asserts that Special Olympics Maine and Special Olympics International were aware of Boutilier's history of abuse but failed to intervene. Both organizations have expressed shock and sadness at the allegations and have pledged to investigate the claims thoroughly.
