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Former N.C. State trainer arrested in Florida on sexual abuse charges
Former N.C. State sports medicine director Robert M. Murphy Jr. was arrested on fugitive warrants following an indictment, according to CBS News.
The short version
- Former N.C. State sports medicine director Robert M. Murphy Jr. was arrested in Florida on fugitive warrants following a grand jury indictment.[CBS News]
- The 32 criminal charges include nine felony counts of sexual contact under the pretext of medical treatment and 23 misdemeanor counts of sexual battery.[CBS News]
- Defense attorneys have denied any wrongdoing by Murphy, while prosecutors state the charges involve 14 victims from a multiyear investigation.[CBS News]
Key facts
- Authorities arrested Robert M. Murphy Jr. in Florida on out-of-state fugitive warrants.[CBS News]
- A Wake County grand jury indicted Murphy on Sept. 14 on nine felony counts of sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment and 23 misdemeanor counts of sexual battery.[CBS News]
- Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman stated the charges relate to 14 victims interviewed during a multiyear investigation.[CBS News]
- Murphy's attorneys denied any wrongdoing on behalf of their client.[CBS News]
What remains uncertain
- Murphy's legal defense has consistently denied all criminal and civil allegations of sexual abuse.[CBS News]
Sources
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