Earlier today, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman was accused of sexual abuse and grooming of a then underage girl. The identity of the accuser was withheld, and Cole has since been suspended by the club -- with pay.
In light of these allegations, Cole released a statement through his agent, Kevin Magnuson, denying them categorically:

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