Husband’s Jaw-Dropping Choice: Stands by Wife Convicted of S.e.x.u.a.l.l.y Assaulting Two 15-Year-Old Hockey Players in Hotel Hot Tub
In a case that has left many shaking their heads in disbelief, a Minnesota husband has chosen to remain married to his wife even after she was convicted of sexually assaulting two underage hockey players. The shocking events unfolded in January 2024 during what was supposed to be a relaxing family staycation at a hotel in Roseville, Minnesota.
Allison Schardin, a 40-year-old mother of two from Blaine, met the two 15-year-old boys from a Colorado hockey team while they were all staying at the same hotel. What began as a casual conversation in the hotel hot tub quickly escalated into something far more disturbing. According to court details, Schardin openly discussed her marital troubles with the teens, revealing tensions with her husband, Anthony. At one point, Anthony reportedly yelled down to her from their room, issuing an ultimatum about their relationship if she didn’t come upstairs.
Instead of returning to her family, Schardin allegedly continued the interaction. She exchanged contact information with the boys and later sent messages inviting herself to their room. Prosecutors described how she engaged in sexual acts with the two 15-year-olds while a third boy watched. The victims later told authorities they felt pressured and didn’t know how to refuse the advances of the much older woman, who reportedly told them they were the same age as her own children.
After the encounter, Schardin’s behavior became even more unsettling. She reportedly followed the boys to their hockey game the next day, leaving them feeling nervous and creeped out. She continued texting them afterward, urging them not to report the incident and expressing regret. Eventually, she admitted to the crimes during the investigation.
In January 2025, Schardin pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct. She avoided a lengthy prison sentence and received what many observers called a lenient punishment: two weekends in jail, community service, five years of probation, and placement on the sex offender registry. The case highlighted ongoing debates about sentencing in situations involving female perpetrators and minor male victims, with some arguing for equal standards regardless of gender.
Despite filing for divorce months earlier in late 2023, Anthony Schardin, now 52, has stunned many by deciding to stay with his wife. In a recent interview, he calmly confirmed they are still married and are attempting to keep a low profile amid the intense public scrutiny. The couple even worked together to pause divorce proceedings shortly after her arrest.
This decision raises profound questions about forgiveness, loyalty, and the complexities of marriage under extreme circumstances. Supporters of the victims and child protection advocates have expressed outrage, viewing the husband’s choice as incomprehensible given the nature of the crimes against vulnerable minors. Others speculate about possible personal, financial, or emotional reasons behind the reconciliation, though the couple has remained largely silent.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers in seemingly innocent public spaces like hotel hot tubs and the long-lasting impact such crimes can have on young victims. As the family tries to move forward quietly, the story continues to spark intense discussion online about accountability, family dynamics, and justice in sensitive cases involving sexual misconduct.
