An investigation into Robert Murphy, the former sports medicine director at North Carolina State University (NC State), revealed that his conduct towards male athletes was 'unwelcome and of a sexual nature.' The inquiry, which began in January 2022 after a complaint from former men's soccer player Ben Locke, found that Murphy's behavior was pervasive and sufficiently severe to constitute sexual misconduct. Reports of inappropriate behavior were noted as early as 2014, with former men's soccer coach Kelly Findley expressing concerns in 2016. Locke, who first received treatment from Murphy at the age of 17, detailed instances of unwanted sexual contact during therapeutic sessions, including inappropriate touching during medical treatments. Investigators determined that Murphy's actions created an intimidating environment for Locke and likely affected his ability to report the misconduct due to a power imbalance. Following the investigation, Murphy was placed on administrative leave and resigned in June 2022. A civil lawsuit has been filed by Locke and 30 other former athletes, alleging that NC State ignored multiple warnings about Murphy's behavior since 2012. The university's response emphasizes the importance of student safety, while Murphy's lawyer claims the allegations fall outside the statute of limitations. The ongoing criminal investigation into Murphy is also noted, following North Carolina's 2018 law making sexual contact under the guise of medical care a felony offense.