DENVER — A former police officer, who was dismissed from his position as an investigator at the U.S. Center for SafeSport amidst allegations of stealing seized drug money, has found himself in legal trouble once again. Jason Krasley was apprehended and is now facing charges related to rape and sex trafficking.
According to a statement from the district attorney’s office, Krasley, who served on the Allentown, Pennsylvania police force from 2011 until 2015, was arrested on Friday for felony rape and involuntary sexual servitude. These charges are linked to alleged offenses that occurred during his tenure as an officer. After leaving the police department in 2021, he joined the SafeSport Center, which subsequently terminated his employment the following year after he was accused of pilfering $5,500 from a drug bust he participated in.
This latest arrest raises concerns about how Krasley managed to pass through what officials at the SafeSport Center described as a rigorous recruitment process designed to screen individuals for sensitive roles, particularly those responsible for handling sex-abuse cases. The Denver-based center was formed in 2017 to manage instances of sexual abuse within Olympic sports, ranging from elite athletes to grassroots participation. As of the end of last year, the center had 36 investigators, some of whom have backgrounds in policing, specifically handling related cases.
Ju’Riese Colon, CEO of SafeSport, expressed her shock regarding the grave accusations against a former staff member. In a statement, she emphasized the organization’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards among its personnel, highlighting that athlete safety is the top priority.
Reports indicate that Krasley was involved in two cases during his time at SafeSport. One ongoing investigation was reassigned to another investigator shortly after his initial arrest for theft. In the second case, the claimant sought to reopen her investigation following the recent allegations, and she was informed via email from a SafeSport employee that the matter was being reviewed prior to the increased interest and media coverage.
Colon indicated that the center is taking proactive measures by initiating a third-party audit of the cases Krasley was involved in. She mentioned that expert consultants are being engaged to determine what further actions should be taken in light of the allegations against him.
In addition to the primary charges, Krasley faces further accusations including felony kidnapping, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, intimidation of a witness, and a misdemeanor count of criminal coercion. His attorney, James Burke, stated that Krasley unequivocally denies all accusations, although he did not respond to a voicemail requesting comment.
Krasley, 47, is also named as a defendant in a whistleblower lawsuit filed last year, wherein two fellow officers from Allentown allege systemic misconduct within the police department. Furthermore, another Allentown officer, Kevin Weaver, has been arrested and charged with felony rape and involuntary sexual servitude, following Krasley’s arrest, prompting his placement on administrative leave.
