MOSCOW, Oct 16 The National Hockey League (NHL) found no evidence in in favor of allegations of sexual harassment by Tampa Bay Lightning quarterback Ian Cole, according to the league website. Previously, Twitter user Emily_Smith3333 accused Cole of harassment that occurred when she was in high school. Cole was playing in the NHL during this time. The Tampa Bay have suspended the player from the team pending the results of the NHL investigation.» The investigation included two separate interviews with Cole, as well as interviews with club staff and other individuals with potentially sensitive information. In addition, the investigation included a detailed analysis of online resources and social media, public data, court records and law enforcement reviews. In addition, despite the league's attempts to contact the anonymous source of the message on the social network, these efforts have not been successful. Based on the foregoing, the NHL considers this matter closed, «says in a league message. Cole is 33 years old. He joined Tampa Bay in the summer of 2022 as a free agent.
