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Report: University of Wisconsin official resigned after being accused of grabbing student's crotch

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(CBS/AP) MADISON, Wis. - A University of Wisconsin student alleges that an athletic department official grabbed his crotch at an alcohol-fueled party during the football team's trip to the Rose Bowl, according to an independent report released by the school on Tuesday night.

The report says the student claims former senior associate athletic director John Chadima put his hand down the student's pants at the end of a party in Chadima's suite at a Los Angeles hotel on Dec. 31.

The student - identified only as John Doe in the report - said he was "shocked and frightened" and slapped Chadima's hand away.

The report said Chadima hosted a bowl game party for staff and student employees on Dec. 30 that lasted into the early morning hours of Dec. 31. Chadima provided "alcohol, beer and mixers" and guests were invited to serve themselves. Some of the guests were under age 21.

As the party was ending, the alleged victim says Chadima asked him to stay behind and have a drink with him. The two had several more drinks. According to the report, Chadima then said he thought the student was gay, and said some of the other student employees thought he was gay. The student said it made him "uncomfortable and defensive."

The student then said Chadima reached over and removed the student's belt, putting his hands inside the student's pants and touching his genitals. The student said he slapped Chadima's hand away and swore at him.

At that point, the student said Chadima said he thought the student liked it, asking "What are you going to do about it?"

The student said he quickly left the room, and Chadima seemed to want to gloss over the incident as "just joking around."

The student told his immediate supervisor and several student employees. Police were notified.

Chadima was put on administrative leave on Jan. 6 and resigned the same day. He had previously issued an apology for a "lapse in judgment," and issued another statement through his attorney Tuesday, although he did not address the reports allegations.

"I make no excuses and have come to the realization that over the past few months, alcohol had controlled and consumed my life," Chadima said. "I am taking steps to correct that problem in my life at this time. I will take full responsibility for my lack of judgment and actions that evening."

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