Former N.C. State Sports Medicine Director Arrested in Florida on Multiple Charges
N.C. State's former director of sports medicine, Robert M. Murphy Jr., has been arrested in Marion County, Florida, on out-of-state fugitive warrants from North Carolina. He faces 32 felony and misdemeanor charges, including sexual contact under pretext of medical treatment…
Gainesville, FL, September 25, 2026 —
Robert M. Murphy Jr., the former director of sports medicine at N.C. State University, has been arrested in Marion County, Florida. The arrest was made on out-of-state fugitive warrants originating from North Carolina.
Murphy faces a total of 32 felony and misdemeanor charges. These charges stem from allegations of abuse involving former male athletes. Specific accusations include offenses such as sexual contact under the pretext of medical treatment and sexual battery.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the alleged incidents or when the warrants were issued were not immediately available. The nature of the allegations suggests a pattern of misconduct occurring while Murphy held his position at N.C. State. Further information on the legal proceedings and the jurisdiction handling the case is expected as the process unfolds.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press, WCJB Staff on www.wcjb.com, see more information here.
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