University of Kentucky faces a lawsuit from two former swimmers over allegations against former head coach Lars Jorgensen, with Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and retired coach Gary Conelly also named in the lawsuit.

By the Numbers
  • Former members of the UK swimming team filed a lawsuit against the school and former coach Lars Jorgensen.
  • Allegations include fostering a toxic, sexually hostile environment and committing sexual assaults and rapes.
Yes, But

The report highlights accusations of complicity by the school in enabling inappropriate behavior by Jorgensen.

State of Play
  • The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Kentucky against UK, Jorgensen, Mitch Barnhart, and Gary Conelly.
  • Jorgensen resigned in June 2023 amid NCAA compliance investigation and denied the allegations.
What's Next

The lawsuit proceedings and any potential responses from the defendants will be closely monitored in the coming months.

Bottom Line

University of Kentucky faces legal challenges over allegations of fostering a toxic environment under former coach Lars Jorgensen, implicating key figures in the athletics department.