james feigen
"I would like to apologize for the serious distractions from the Olympics, Rio de Janeiro and Team USA," he said.
The first account from one of Lochte's companions contradicts the story given by the Olympic champion.
The athletes could be punished over their claims that created an international firestorm.
The athletes have not yet been indicted, but charges could be in the works.
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Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte, also involved in the incident, had already returned to the U.S.