Back to the Olympics Newsfeed

Olympic Taekwondo Champ Steven Lopez Suspended over Sexual Misconduct Allegation

Steven Lopez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo, has been temporarily suspended following sexual misconduct allegations, according to Nancy Armour and Rachel Axon of USA Today.

The U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Taekwondo are enforcing the suspension pending the result of an investigation.

Jacey Fortin of the New York Times reported a lawsuit was filed in federal court Friday against Lopez and his brother and coach, Jean Lopez, for sexual assault against multiple female athletes.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.