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Local Olympian charged with domestic violence, assault

The Olympic Medalist Brett Camerota poses in the rotunda of the Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Baghdad, April 12, 2010. The Nordic Combine U.S. Ski team visited with troop in Iraq as part of the Olympic Heavy Medal Tour. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dan Yarnall/Released)
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The Olympic Medalist Brett Camerota poses in the rotunda of the Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Baghdad, April 12, 2010. The Nordic Combine U.S. Ski team visited with troop in Iraq as part of the Olympic Heavy Medal Tour. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dan Yarnall/Released)

Former Olympic Nordic skier Brett Camerota is facing charges for domestic violence and aggravated assault.

Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated Camerota was charged with attempted homicide. We have since learned this charge was listed due to a clerical error in the Third District Court. Camerota faces charges of assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child.

Camerota, 39, competed at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympic Games. He won a silver medal in 2010 for the Nordic combined team event.

He is now accused of domestic violence in the presence of minors and assault.

The charges stem from an incident in Park City Jan. 17 where minors were present.

Camerota was arrested and charged with assault and domestic violence. He was released on bail a few days later.

A protective order was filed against him shortly after.

Camerota will make his initial appearance in Third District Court on March 15.

His attorney, Jessica Peterson, was not immediately available to comment.

Summit County attorney Margaret Olson said she is unable to comment on pending litigation.

Camerota has lived in Park City since he was 6 years old. After retiring from competition, he worked as a ski jump coach for the Park City Nordic Ski Club.

Resources are available for survivors of domestic violence in Summit County. Peace House’s 24/7 helpline is (800) 647-9161.