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NC State Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed, Athletes to Appeal

6/11/2026

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  • Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the lawsuit by 31 N.C. State athletes alleging sexual abuse by director Robert M. Murphy Jr., ruling the claims barred by the statute of limitations and directing them to the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
  • Attorney Kerry Sutton called the dismissal procedural and said she will appeal.
  • North Carolina State University said it does not condone sexual misconduct and sympathized with affected students.