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FBI continues its investigation into Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov and his involvement in the Olympic judging scandal. They have interviewed several of the judges who came forward during the scandal with an eye to interviewing more as the international judges arrive for Skate America and World Championships. According to the USA Today, the USFSA is becoming increasingly disgruntled with the ISU approach to the scandal, forming their own task force to improve American influence in the sport. The ISU has announced that the suspensions of Marie-Reine Le Gougne and Didier Gailhaguet are final with appeals denied. They have also been suspended from off-ice activities, presumably forbidding them from participating in any unofficial lobbying.

LA Times has reported that Michelle Kwan is working with a new coach, Scott Williams. Though more known for skating in professional competitions, Scott Williams is a very innovative and talented choreographer in his own right who created the American Open professional competition. Whether this partnership will be successful remains to be seen. Kwan is confirmed to compete in the Campbell's Classic in Daytona Beach.




posted by Julia at 4:48 PM