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John Furlong’s family ‘humiliated and demeaned’ by abuse allegations

CEO of 2010 Vancouver Olympics tells of family’s plight and vows to fight ‘damaging’ article

SEAN BROSNAN,

IrishCentral Intern

Published Friday, October 5, 2012, 7:59 AM

Updated Friday, October 5, 2012, 7:59 AM

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ConneyMara | Oct 10, 2012, 11:18 PM EDT

Dozens of people have come forward to report suffering abuse. Of these, eight have signed affidavits as to their experiences. The truth in this matter will not be buried by shooting the messenger. It can take a long time, but, truth will out.

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SingleDonald | Oct 05, 2012, 09:27 PM EDT

1969-1970?? GIVE ME A BREAK!! Why did Laura Robinson wait 4 decades to report this? What did John Furlong allegedly do, kiss her on the cheek? I have this to say to Laura, which girls are fond of saying to boys, during the teen years-GROW UP!! Apparently Laura is still a teenager, emotionally. Could this be a case of arrested development?

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brendan gillen | Oct 05, 2012, 05:28 PM EDT

It is not easy to reach the top when you come from very little. And it could well be a case a Canadian born woman knocking John Furlong down a peg or two. Maybe he didn't know his place.

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lokionline | Oct 05, 2012, 04:15 PM EDT

I live in Vancouver and have been following this. John Furlong is not helping his case in the way he has been responding to these accusations. It doesn't help your case when you refuse to discuss things with folks asking legitimate questions as Furlong has in this case. It helps even less when you shout at those who ask those questions.

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