"One former athlete described a traumatic experience involving unwanted physical contact during treatment, stating, 'one is on my penis and the other is basically on my anus.' He expressed confusion and shock, saying, 'I kind of just froze and didn't really know what to do.'"
"The athletes reported that they avoided discussing their experiences until a complaint by former soccer player Ben Locke prompted a Title IX investigation in 2022, which led to a civil lawsuit involving 30 other former players."
Eleven former male athletes from North Carolina State University reported sexual abuse and harassment by trainer Robert Murphy, who remained employed despite multiple complaints. Allegations include inappropriate touching and non-standard drug testing procedures. One athlete described a traumatic experience involving unwanted physical contact during treatment. The athletes remained silent until a complaint in 2022 led to a Title IX investigation and a civil lawsuit. A state criminal investigation into Murphy is also ongoing, following his departure from the university in 2022.
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