Convicted rapist Brock Turner banned from USA swimming for life

Brock Turner has been banned for life by USA swimming. The former Stanford University student was sentenced to just six months and probation for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman and the minimal prison term has been the source of much controversy. A spokesperson for USA Swimming spoke to USA Today and confirmed that Turner will not "be eligible to compete at any USA Swimming-sanctioned events, which includes Olympic Trials". Scott Leighman spoke exclusively to USA Today about the ban:

"Brock Turner's membership with USA Swimming expired at the end of the calendar year 2014. He was not a member at the time of his crime or since then. USA Swimming doesn't have any jurisdiction over non-members. "Brock Turner is not a member of USA Swimming and, should he apply, he would not be eligible for membership.  ... Had he been a member, he would be subject to the USA Swimming Code of Conduct. USA Swimming strictly prohibits and has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, with firm Code of Conduct policies in place, and severe penalties, including a permanent ban of membership, for those who violate our Code of Conduct".

Earlier this week, a letter penned by the woman Turner assaulted went viral, and if you haven't read it, you can do so here. It will tell you more about this case than any news article can. Image via Santa Clara County's Sheriff Department