BOULDER, Colo. — A former Boulder swim coach accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with multiple underage swimmers was found guilty of sexual assault on a child, the Twentieth Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Jon Beber coached the club team Boulder Swimming from 1997 to early 2002. He left the team and Colorado in 2002 when allegations surfaced, according to the district attorney's office. Beber went on to coach swim teams in Albany, New York, Florida and Atlanta.
The district attorney's office said three victims came forward in 2022. Beber was arrested in July 2022 in Atlanta for three charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust.
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Former Boulder swim coach arrested for sexual assault of a child
Following a trial, a jury found Beber guilty of two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust - pattern of abuse and one count of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. Beber's bond was revoked and he was remanded.
“This defendant sexually abused swimmers whom he coached. Despite the passage of time, and because of the courage and strength of the victims, the defendant is being held responsible for the abuse and trauma he inflicted upon them. Our office was honored to fight for justice for these victims. We appreciate the service and hard work of the jurors," said District Attorney Michael Dougherty in a statement.
Beber's sentencing is scheduled for July 19.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse in a sports setting, you can make a report to SafeSport here.
