Shadowmere
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An article form the New York Times has just popped up in my notifications, but I can't find any confirmation anywhere else. Anyone know?
Lee Pearson suspended?
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Spotherisk
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Suspended from what? BD?
94lunagem
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@Shadowmere just a heads up you may find this thread/topic gets closed.
I responded to a similar question on the CDJ thread and got a message from admin to say I’d been reported and it might lead to a forum ban.
I responded to a similar question on the CDJ thread and got a message from admin to say I’d been reported and it might lead to a forum ban.
paddy555
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??????
94lunagem
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By similar question I meant someone else asked whether Lee was suspended on the CDJ thread.
Shadowmere
Member
Yes, apparently so. It's pretty weird I can't find anything except that one article though.
If the thread isn't allowed, then by all means close it.
94lunagem
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Sorry @Shadowmere I wasn’t meaning to suggest it wasn’t allowed one way or the other, it was just a friendly heads up after my slap on the wrist 
cauda equina
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Fjord
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It's odd there's only the one mention. Would it be reported anywhere on BD or BE sites if it were true?
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
It’s out in the open but not well publicised, I think. Don’t think we can get knuckles rapped for commenting on something reported on by BBC Sport, surely?
From 18/7/24
Lee Pearson, a 14-time champion and Britain's third-most successful Paralympian, has not competed since March 2023 and was not considered for selection for Paris. Pearson, who won two individual golds and was part of the victorious team with Wells and Baker in Tokyo in 2021, is currently suspended by British Equestrian.
From 18/7/24
Paralympics 2024: Natasha Baker and Sophie Wells included in GB Para-equestrian squad
Reigning champions Sophie Wells and Natasha Baker are both included on the Great Britain Para-equestrian team for Paris.
www.bbc.co.uk
Lee Pearson, a 14-time champion and Britain's third-most successful Paralympian, has not competed since March 2023 and was not considered for selection for Paris. Pearson, who won two individual golds and was part of the victorious team with Wells and Baker in Tokyo in 2021, is currently suspended by British Equestrian.
Pearlsacarolsinger
Up in the clouds
One would hope not!
paddy555
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have I missed something as it doesn't answer the question why suspended?
SkylarkAscending
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This came up at the time as the CDJ/Vittoria Pannizon ban thing I thought? Big secrecy about the VP one as well, she (sorry the "anonymous person who joined the forum when this was discussed") said that a statement would be issued but that never happened.
Can't say I care less about either reason incidentally before everyone accuses me of hypocrisy again
Can't say I care less about either reason incidentally before everyone accuses me of hypocrisy again
DressageCob
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I knew he'd been suspended due to his conduct but I don't know what that conduct is. I know he can be a difficult character but I don't know what has gone on. It's interesting how it's all been kept quiet. He's not competed in over a year.
meleeka
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I remember seeing a statement about it being about somebody with a vendetta. I've no idea and find it strange that it's been kept so quiet.
Sleighfarer
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This is from The Athletic yesterday:
In a statement, British Equestrian told The Athletic: “British Equestrian and British Dressage are aware of concerns and allegations that have arisen around an individual within the dressage community.
“In accordance with our own procedures, the matter is under active investigation and the individual is suspended from both organisations while that investigation takes place. No further comment will be made at this time.”
ETA The article specifically named Lee Pearson.
In a statement, British Equestrian told The Athletic: “British Equestrian and British Dressage are aware of concerns and allegations that have arisen around an individual within the dressage community.
“In accordance with our own procedures, the matter is under active investigation and the individual is suspended from both organisations while that investigation takes place. No further comment will be made at this time.”
ETA The article specifically named Lee Pearson.
U.N.Owen
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Yep I got the same message and removed from posting on the CDJ thread.
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
I don't know what he's been suspended for but I've seen him being horribly unpleasant to people at shows so I won't miss him.
94lunagem
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I wasn’t quite sure what rules I’d broken if I’m honest! All I said on that thread was I was aware of a suspension and had heard why through a friend of a friend. But I didn’t give any details because obviously until formally clarified the why is no more than rumour. I thought I’d been deliberately vague but obviously it still upset someone (or admin?!)!
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
Sir Lee Pearson suspended by British Equestrian amid investigation into conduct
British Equestrian has confirmed Sir Lee Pearson – Great Britain’s third most successful Paralympian – is suspended amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct following his non-selection for Paris 2024
Birker2020
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The last paragraph is all I could find on it too. I wonder why he was suspended. Surprised no one has requested a FOI knowing how the press work but he's probably not interesting enough to them to dish any dirt. Sorry don't mean thst unkindly. He's actually a lovely guy.It’s out in the open but not well publicised, I think. Don’t think we can get knuckles rapped for commenting on something reported on by BBC Sport, surely?
From 18/7/24
Paralympics 2024: Natasha Baker and Sophie Wells included in GB Para-equestrian squad
Reigning champions Sophie Wells and Natasha Baker are both included on the Great Britain Para-equestrian team for Paris.www.bbc.co.uk
Lee Pearson, a 14-time champion and Britain's third-most successful Paralympian, has not competed since March 2023 and was not considered for selection for Paris. Pearson, who won two individual golds and was part of the victorious team with Wells and Baker in Tokyo in 2021, is currently suspended by British Equestrian.
Edited to say; just read reply 21!
SaddlePsych'D
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Well I think we need to be incredibly careful what is posted on here but reading the MN thread it will be very interesting to see how this pans out.
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Mondy
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British Paralympian Lee Pearson Suspended Over Alleged Misconduct
The New York Times broke the news that Sir Lee Pearson, a six-time Paralympian, has been suspended by British Equestrian and British Dressage amid an ongoing investigation into his conduct.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Best tread carefully with mainstream facts only to keep the thread running, a number of posts have been pulled since the thread started.
hairycob
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Mumsnet forum has the contact for an investigating Staffordshire police officer if anyone has anything they feel they need to let them know.
ChristopherT
New User
I have heard there is an injunction stopping publication of the details. So while social media can get away with speculating whatever it likes, the professional media would be prosecuted and that is why they cannot go into the details even if they wanted to. No one might have noticed if the Paras had not begun and some national new outlets noticed LP wasn't in Paris. Its likely the BEF had to take legal advice before even confirming he is suspended to the media that directly asked them.
Kaylum
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It's now on the bd site
TPO
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NEWS
Statement: Athlete Suspension
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:30
British Equestrian and British Dressage were made aware of a number of safeguarding allegations in relation to an individual in the dressage community in December 2022, which were the subject of initial investigations by statutory agencies.
The individual was arrested in March 2023 and was suspended by British Equestrian and British Dressage, and therefore has not been eligible for national or international competition whilst statutory agency investigations were ongoing.
In late June 2024 we were advised that there would be no criminal prosecution.
In accordance with our own safeguarding procedures, the matter is now under active investigation by British Equestrian and the individual remains suspended while this takes place. We can confirm that the suspension does not relate to equine welfare allegations or conduct around non-selection. No further comment will be made until this process is complete.
BD news
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
The BD statement might clarify some details, but it raises serious questions.
Why have British Equestrian continued with the athlete’s suspension despite, after investigation by the statutory agencies, there being no planned criminal prosecution of this individual?
Why have British Equestrian continued with the athlete’s suspension despite, after investigation by the statutory agencies, there being no planned criminal prosecution of this individual?
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
I suppose that the level of evidence for a criminal prosecution union is higher than for a civil case.