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Judge dismisses lawsuit by former NC State athletes alleging misconduct by ex-head trainer

A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit from 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse by ex-head trainer Robert M. Murphy Jr. The dismissal was based on procedural issues, including the expiration of the statute of limitations. The athletes' attorney plans to appeal the decision.

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A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit from 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse by ex-head trainer Robert M. Murphy Jr. The dismissal was based on procedural issues, including the expiration of the statute of limitations. The athletes' attorney plans to appeal the decision.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by former NC State athletes alleging misconduct by ex-head trainer