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PRESS RELEASE (1/23/2026, 8:45 p.m.):

Steel City Athletics, LLC removed Michael Charlton from his coaching role within the organization effective immediately on 01/22/2026 after the organization was made aware of the charges. Mr. Charlton had been previously vetted with a criminal background check and Department of Human Services clearance (PA Child Abuse).

The safety and well-being of our athletes, families, and community is our highest priority. We take any allegation of this nature extremely seriously. Michael Charlton will have no involvement in any organizational activities and has been told to have no verbal, physical, or electronic communication with any players or their families. There has been no evidence indicating that the charges presented involve any Steel City Athletics current or former players.

Additionally, while it has been reported by the media that a search warrant was executed in September 2025, Steel City Athletics was NOT notified by Mr. Charlton or law enforcement. Steel City Athletics had NO knowledge of the search of the individual's home and the individual's eventual arrest until the organization was notified on the evening of 01/22/2026. If Steel City Athletics would have received some sort of notification in September or thereafter, swift action to remove him from his volunteer position would have taken place immediately. Social media comments stating otherwise or that claim to cite that they have "information" of Steel City Athletics having prior knowledge are inaccurate and are a blatent attempt to defame the organization.

Out of respect for those involved and the integrity of the legal process, we will not comment further at this time and ask that you respect the privacy of our Steel City Athletics organization, coaches, parents, and players. We remain committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone in our program.

Anyone with information relevant to this matter is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.

Steel City Athletics, LLC

Established in 2020, Steel City Athletics is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting excellence in girl's fastpitch softball. Our organizational focus is on assisting our players to excel academically, develop skills, build confidence, self esteem, mental discipline, leadership, and personal strength that will allow them to play competitively at their highest level.

Steel City Athletics is committed to teaching the value of success on and off the field through the spirit of sportsmanship, hard work, determination, and dedication as the core values of Steel City Athletics.

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