Former NC State sports medicine director arrested in Florida, facing dozens of sexual abuse charges
WRAL • • sports
Key Points:
- Robert Murphy Jr., former NC State athletic trainer, was arrested in Florida following a Wake County grand jury indictment on 23 counts of felony sexual battery and nine counts of felony sexual conduct under the pretext of medical treatment.
- Murphy served as NC State’s Director of Sports Medicine from 2012 until his resignation in June 2022 and was suspended in January 2022 amid allegations of inappropriate sexual contact during medical treatments.
- The indictment alleges that in fall 2020, Murphy willfully engaged in sexual contact with a patient under the guise of medical necessity, violating North Carolina law that prohibits such conduct.
- Over 30 former NC State male athletes have filed civil lawsuits accusing Murphy of sexual abuse during treatment, with attorneys stating the criminal charges validate their claims and calling for accountability.
- Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman praised law enforcement and victims for their efforts and emphasized a commitment to seeking justice in the case.
