Ex-N.C. State trainer accused of sexual abuse is arrested in Florida
Summary
Robert M. Murphy Jr., former director of sports medicine at N.C. State University, was arrested in Florida on charges of sexual abuse against former male athletes. He faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges based on allegations covering several years, which resulted in both civil lawsuits and a recent grand jury indictment in North Carolina.Key Facts
- Murphy was arrested in Florida on out-of-state fugitive warrants from North Carolina.
- He faces 32 charges, including nine felony counts of sexual contact under the pretext of medical treatment and 23 misdemeanor counts of sexual battery.
- The charges relate to alleged abuse from October 2016 to fall 2021 involving 14 identified victims.
- The case started with a federal civil lawsuit filed by one athlete four years ago and expanded to include over 30 former athletes.
- The allegations include improper touching during medical treatment and intrusive observation during drug testing.
- A judge dismissed the civil lawsuit in June due to procedural issues, but the players' attorneys have appealed.
- Attorneys for Murphy deny the accusations and state that a prior investigation found insufficient evidence for charges.
- Some former athletes claim university officials knew about concerns but did not act to stop Murphy's conduct.
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