Olympic Bobsled Medalist Aja Evans Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by Chiropractor
Aja Evans, a bronze medalist in bobsledding, has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault against chiropractor Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm, who was a fixture on Team USA's medical staff. Evans claims that Wilhelm touched and groped her inappropriately during treatment sessions, and that her reports to coaches and officials were disregarded. Wilhelm denies the allegations. The lawsuit comes amid an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport into Wilhelm's behavior. Evans' lawsuit also highlights concerns about the hiring practices and culture within USA Bobsled and Skeleton, with allegations of a "toxic culture" and racial bias.