That statement was likely written by his lawyer as part of his total response - which, will likely include aforementioned legal strategy if he is indeed a victim.
As a (what I think most would consider an accomplished female of our sport) we have to keep this open. We have to know. We are just updating our judgement based on what we know. Plenty of “blurred lines” as youth in waterski from what I can remember. Plenty are guilty of that - until he went too far. Sounds like a kid that should have gone to college to separate the scene.
Yes - Congrats, Adam! As someone who has been out of the circuit too long - it is amazing to pop back in and see things like this! What you guys have contributed to this beloved sport is utterly fantastic. Get that 3 ball!