The woman who accused Canadian-Danish figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen of sexual assault has revealed her identity, aiming to foster a safer environment within the sport. Ashley Foy, an American figure skating coach and former skater, disclosed her role in the case during an interview with former CBC investigative journalist Lori Ward, who operates the Substack newsletter “Broken Ice.”
Expressing her desire to support other survivors, Foy stated, “I hope coming forward helps create a safer environment in figure skating. Survivors should not have to carry the weight of their assaults on their own and they deserve protection.” She further added, “My hope is my story helps even just one person understand they matter and are believed. I also want to close this chapter of my life and focus on helping other survivors with my charity ‘Just Ice, No Abuse.'”
Foy alleged that Sorensen sexually assaulted her in Hartford, Conn., in 2012, as initially reported by USA Today in January 2024. Following an investigation by the now-defunct Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner, Sorensen received a six-year suspension in October 2024. However, an arbitrator at the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada overturned the ban in June 2025 on jurisdictional grounds, with the case currently under appeal.
Although no criminal charges have been filed, Sorensen denied the allegation through his lawyer, Dylan Jones, emphasizing that the claims have not been legally tested. Foy, in a video interview with Ward, revealed that she decided to step out of anonymity after witnessing developments in the sport over nearly three years since she first reported the incident.
Foy highlighted the impact of public support for Sorensen from Olympic ice dance champions on her decision. Notably, Sorensen’s girlfriend and former skating partner, Laurence Fournier Beaudry, addressed the allegation in the Netflix series “Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing,” expressing the emotional toll of the situation.
Foy, a decorated skater and coach, is now focused on launching “Just Ice, No Abuse,” a charity dedicated to aiding figure skaters reporting sexual assault in navigating the legal system and associated expenses. She emphasized the importance of providing support for those willing to report such incidents, aiming to create a more supportive environment for survivors within the sport.
