Benjamin Shroats charged with sexual assault and indecency with a child
On February 18, 2026, 47‑year‑old figure skating coach Benjamin Shroats was arrested in Allen, Texas, and charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of indecency with a child involving two athletes. The Allen Police Department began an investigation after a report was filed on February 15 alleging inappropriate relationships between Shroats and two of his athletes, one of whom was reportedly a minor at the time the alleged conduct began. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Shroats has been a longtime coach in the North Texas figure skating community and previously worked with accomplished skaters, including Olympian Amber Glenn. He was arraigned on the charges and was ordered to post bond set at $200,000. As part of his bond conditions, he is barred from coaching or teaching and prohibited from contacting the alleged victims or their families. Shroats’ attorney has stated that he denies the allegations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the alleged incidents. No convictions have been made in connection with the charges, and Shroats remains presumed innocent until proven guilty. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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