Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 24, 2026 — A former director of sports medicine for N.C. State University has been arrested in Florida, facing accusations of sexually abusing male athletes. The arrest was made by authorities in Florida, though details regarding the specific date of the arrest or the jurisdiction where charges were filed were not immediately available.

The individual, whose name has not been publicly released by authorities at this time, previously held a leadership position within the athletic department of North Carolina State University, overseeing sports medicine services. The nature and timeline of the alleged abuse are currently under investigation, and specific details concerning the number of alleged victims or the period during which the alleged incidents occurred have not been disclosed.

University officials have been notified of the arrest and are cooperating with law enforcement investigations. The circumstances leading to the former director’s departure from N.C. State, if applicable, were not provided. The scope of the investigation and any potential further actions by law enforcement agencies in either Florida or North Carolina remain pending.

Further information is expected to be released as the legal process unfolds. The former director is currently in custody in Florida. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by AARON BEARD, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.

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