An arbitrator determined a famed figure skating coach abused children. He lifted his lifetime ban anyway

Richard Callaghan has faced multiple allegations of sexual abuse.

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January 24, 2020, 2:15 PM ET

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Pete Madden is an investigative producer for ABC News. Dan Murphy is a staff writer for ESPN.