Ex-Olympic Coach Faces Charges of Child Rape and Sexual Assault
A former Olympic coach has been charged with multiple counts of child rape and sexual assault. Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl, known as Vicente Modahl, is 65 years old. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced that the alleged offenses occurred between 2012 and 2024.
Charges Against Vicente Modahl
Leiva-Modahl faces serious allegations including:
- Two counts of raping a child
- Five counts of sexually assaulting a child
- Two counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity
- Two counts of assault by penetration of a child
- Two counts of raping an adult female
- Two counts of sexually assaulting an adult female
- One count of causing an adult female to engage in sexual activity
- Two counts of assault by penetration of an adult female
- One count of controlling and coercive behaviour
All adult-related charges are associated with a single woman, as confirmed by the CPS.
Background of Vicente Modahl
The Norwegian national is married to Diane Modahl, a former Commonwealth Games 800m champion. The couple has been married since 1992.
Legal Proceedings
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor James Bolton-Smith emphasized the seriousness of the charges. He stated that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. The CPS is committed to pursuing justice in the public interest.
Modahl is scheduled to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Greater Manchester Police have been involved throughout the investigation.
Conclusion
The charges against Vicente Leiva-Modahl reflect serious concerns about child sexual abuse and women’s safety. This case highlights the legal system’s role in addressing such offenses.
